Pittsfield, Massachusetts · field elev 1,189 ft

Density Altitude at Pittsfield Municipal (KPSF)

Pittsfield Municipal sits at 1,189 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,777 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,777 ft station: PITTSFIELD MUNI AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PITTSFIELD MUNI AP (0 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 22.0 −1,039 ft 30.1 −466 ft
February 24.1 −889 ft 33.1 −257 ft
March 32.4 −306 ft 41.7 334 ft
April 44.5 523 ft 55.2 1,236 ft
May 55.7 1,269 ft 67.0 2,002 ft
June 63.9 1,803 ft 74.6 2,484 ft
July 68.7 2,110 ft 79.3 2,777 ft
August 67.1 2,008 ft 77.6 2,672 ft
September 59.7 1,531 ft 70.4 2,218 ft
October 48.4 785 ft 58.3 1,440 ft
November 37.9 74 ft 46.6 665 ft
December 28.2 −600 ft 35.5 −91 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 KPSF

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,759 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,759 ft

Field elevation 1,189 ft — the air behaves like 2,759 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KPSF in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pittsfield Municipal reaches roughly 2,777 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 KPSF on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,039 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,110 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,189 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Pittsfield Municipal?

1,189 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPSF (ICAO) / PSF (FAA), in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.