Norwood, Massachusetts · field elev 49 ft
Density Altitude at Norwood Meml (KOWD)
Norwood Meml sits at 49 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,782 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 | 30.1 | −1,892 ft | 39.5 | −1,236 ft |
| February | 32.0 | −1,758 ft | 42.3 | −1,043 ft |
| March | 39.2 | −1,256 ft | 48.9 | −594 ft |
| April | 50.1 | −513 ft | 61.2 | 223 ft |
| May | 59.6 | 118 ft | 71.3 | 877 ft |
| June | 68.8 | 716 ft | 80.4 | 1,453 ft |
| July | 74.3 | 1,068 ft | 85.7 | 1,782 ft |
| August | 72.4 | 947 ft | 84.3 | 1,696 ft |
| September | 64.5 | 438 ft | 76.8 | 1,226 ft |
| October | 53.4 | −292 ft | 65.7 | 516 ft |
| November | 44.1 | −920 ft | 54.6 | −212 ft |
| December | 35.3 | −1,527 ft | 44.3 | −906 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 KOWD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 49 ft — the air behaves like 1,801 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 50 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KOWD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Norwood Meml reaches roughly 1,782 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 KOWD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,892 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,068 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 49 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Norwood Meml?
49 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOWD (ICAO) / OWD (FAA), in Norwood, Massachusetts.