Princeton, Maine · field elev 265 ft

Density Altitude at Princeton Municipal (KPNN)

Princeton Municipal sits at 265 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,579 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈1,579 ft station: GRAND LAKE STREAM · 10 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GRAND LAKE STREAM (10 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 18.0 −2,488 ft 27.2 −1,827 ft
February 20.1 −2,336 ft 29.9 −1,636 ft
March 29.5 −1,664 ft 38.7 −1,022 ft
April 41.2 −850 ft 50.7 −205 ft
May 52.9 −58 ft 63.6 646 ft
June 62.1 548 ft 72.5 1,218 ft
July 68.0 930 ft 78.2 1,579 ft
August 67.0 866 ft 77.6 1,541 ft
September 59.4 372 ft 70.0 1,059 ft
October 47.4 −427 ft 57.0 214 ft
November 36.6 −1,167 ft 44.6 −617 ft
December 25.8 −1,927 ft 33.4 −1,390 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 KPNN

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,566 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,566 ft

Field elevation 265 ft — the air behaves like 1,566 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KPNN in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Princeton Municipal reaches roughly 1,579 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 KPNN on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,488 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 930 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 265 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Princeton Municipal?

265 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPNN (ICAO) / PNN (FAA), in Princeton, Maine.