Plattsburgh, New York · field elev 234 ft
Density Altitude at Plattsburgh International (KPBG)
Plattsburgh International sits at 234 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,698 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 | 19.1 | −2,447 ft | 28.2 | −1,795 ft |
| February | 21.0 | −2,310 ft | 31.0 | −1,597 ft |
| March | 30.2 | −1,653 ft | 40.0 | −971 ft |
| April | 43.5 | −731 ft | 54.0 | −23 ft |
| May | 56.0 | 109 ft | 67.7 | 873 ft |
| June | 64.4 | 660 ft | 75.4 | 1,364 ft |
| July | 69.9 | 1,014 ft | 80.7 | 1,698 ft |
| August | 67.7 | 873 ft | 78.9 | 1,585 ft |
| September | 59.7 | 353 ft | 70.7 | 1,066 ft |
| October | 48.0 | −425 ft | 57.6 | 215 ft |
| November | 37.2 | −1,164 ft | 45.7 | −581 ft |
| December | 26.4 | −1,923 ft | 34.1 | −1,380 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 KPBG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 234 ft — the air behaves like 1,716 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 235 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 KPBG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Plattsburgh International reaches roughly 1,698 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 KPBG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,447 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,014 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 234 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Plattsburgh International?
234 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPBG (ICAO) / PBG (FAA), in Plattsburgh, New York.