Zelienople, Pennsylvania · field elev 907 ft

Density Altitude at Zelienople Municipal (KPJC)

Zelienople Municipal sits at 907 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,669 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,669 ft station: BEAVER FALLS 1 NE · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BEAVER FALLS 1 NE (8 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 27.6 −995 ft 35.9 −415 ft
February 29.1 −889 ft 39.0 −201 ft
March 37.6 −298 ft 48.3 429 ft
April 49.1 483 ft 61.6 1,307 ft
May 59.7 1,183 ft 71.5 1,942 ft
June 67.7 1,700 ft 78.9 2,408 ft
July 72.1 1,980 ft 83.1 2,669 ft
August 70.9 1,904 ft 82.2 2,613 ft
September 64.3 1,482 ft 75.6 2,201 ft
October 52.8 729 ft 63.8 1,449 ft
November 41.3 −44 ft 51.0 610 ft
December 32.4 −658 ft 40.3 −112 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 KPJC

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,663 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,663 ft

Field elevation 907 ft — the air behaves like 2,663 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KPJC in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Zelienople Municipal reaches roughly 2,669 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 KPJC on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −995 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,980 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 907 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Zelienople Municipal?

907 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPJC (ICAO) / PJC (FAA), in Zelienople, Pennsylvania.