Columbus, Ohio · field elev 906 ft
Density Altitude at Ohio State University (KOSU)
Ohio State University sits at 906 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,742 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 | 28.8 | −911 ft | 36.3 | −389 ft |
| February | 31.5 | −722 ft | 39.8 | −148 ft |
| March | 40.5 | −100 ft | 50.2 | 555 ft |
| April | 52.1 | 682 ft | 63.3 | 1,416 ft |
| May | 62.2 | 1,345 ft | 73.3 | 2,055 ft |
| June | 70.7 | 1,890 ft | 81.3 | 2,556 ft |
| July | 74.2 | 2,112 ft | 84.3 | 2,742 ft |
| August | 72.8 | 2,024 ft | 83.2 | 2,674 ft |
| September | 65.7 | 1,571 ft | 77.0 | 2,288 ft |
| October | 54.1 | 814 ft | 64.7 | 1,506 ft |
| November | 42.5 | 36 ft | 51.4 | 635 ft |
| December | 33.4 | −590 ft | 40.4 | −107 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 KOSU
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 906 ft — the air behaves like 2,723 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 907 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 KOSU in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ohio State University reaches roughly 2,742 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 KOSU on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −911 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,112 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 906 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ohio State University?
906 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOSU (ICAO) / OSU (FAA), in Columbus, Ohio.