Olean, New York · field elev 2,135 ft
Density Altitude at Cattaraugus County-Olean (KOLE)
Cattaraugus County-Olean sits at 2,135 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,852 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.2 | 231 ft | 29.2 | 652 ft |
| February | 25.4 | 386 ft | 32.1 | 853 ft |
| March | 32.9 | 908 ft | 40.9 | 1,454 ft |
| April | 44.7 | 1,710 ft | 54.3 | 2,345 ft |
| May | 55.9 | 2,449 ft | 65.5 | 3,067 ft |
| June | 63.8 | 2,959 ft | 72.9 | 3,535 ft |
| July | 68.4 | 3,252 ft | 78.0 | 3,852 ft |
| August | 66.7 | 3,144 ft | 75.9 | 3,722 ft |
| September | 59.7 | 2,696 ft | 68.6 | 3,264 ft |
| October | 49.1 | 2,003 ft | 57.0 | 2,521 ft |
| November | 38.4 | 1,285 ft | 44.7 | 1,710 ft |
| December | 28.7 | 617 ft | 34.0 | 984 ft |
▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.
Run today’s numbers for KOLE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,135 ft — the air behaves like 3,852 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,136 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KOLE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cattaraugus County-Olean reaches roughly 3,852 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.
What is the density altitude at KOLE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 231 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,252 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,135 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cattaraugus County-Olean?
2,135 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOLE (ICAO) / OLE (FAA), in Olean, New York.