New Philadelphia, Ohio · field elev 894 ft
Density Altitude at Harry Clever Field (KPHD)
Harry Clever Field sits at 894 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,696 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 | 28.9 | −919 ft | 36.9 | −362 ft |
| February | 31.5 | −737 ft | 40.2 | −135 ft |
| March | 40.0 | −149 ft | 50.0 | 527 ft |
| April | 51.3 | 614 ft | 63.1 | 1,388 ft |
| May | 61.1 | 1,258 ft | 72.7 | 2,003 ft |
| June | 69.5 | 1,799 ft | 80.4 | 2,486 ft |
| July | 73.1 | 2,028 ft | 83.8 | 2,696 ft |
| August | 71.3 | 1,914 ft | 82.4 | 2,610 ft |
| September | 64.7 | 1,492 ft | 76.2 | 2,223 ft |
| October | 53.5 | 760 ft | 64.5 | 1,479 ft |
| November | 42.5 | 21 ft | 51.9 | 654 ft |
| December | 33.8 | −577 ft | 41.3 | −60 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 KPHD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 894 ft — the air behaves like 2,708 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 895 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 KPHD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Harry Clever Field reaches roughly 2,696 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 KPHD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −919 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,028 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 894 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Harry Clever Field?
894 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPHD (ICAO) / PHD (FAA), in New Philadelphia, Ohio.