Rome, New York · field elev 504 ft
Density Altitude at Griffiss International (KRME)
Griffiss International sits at 504 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,040 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 | 21.5 | −1,935 ft | 30.1 | −1,323 ft |
| February | 22.5 | −1,863 ft | 31.8 | −1,203 ft |
| March | 31.7 | −1,210 ft | 41.0 | −566 ft |
| April | 44.5 | −327 ft | 54.9 | 370 ft |
| May | 56.8 | 496 ft | 68.9 | 1,282 ft |
| June | 65.3 | 1,050 ft | 76.2 | 1,746 ft |
| July | 70.2 | 1,365 ft | 80.9 | 2,040 ft |
| August | 68.7 | 1,269 ft | 79.3 | 1,940 ft |
| September | 61.4 | 797 ft | 72.0 | 1,480 ft |
| October | 49.7 | 24 ft | 58.9 | 634 ft |
| November | 39.0 | −703 ft | 46.8 | −171 ft |
| December | 28.3 | −1,450 ft | 35.7 | −931 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 KRME
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 504 ft — the air behaves like 2,046 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 505 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 KRME in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Griffiss International reaches roughly 2,040 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 KRME on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,935 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,365 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 504 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Griffiss International?
504 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRME (ICAO) / RME (FAA), in Rome, New York.