Owosso, Michigan · field elev 737 ft

Density Altitude at Owosso Community (KRNP)

Owosso Community sits at 737 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,387 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,387 ft station: OWOSSO WWTP · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at OWOSSO WWTP (3 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 23.0 −1,535 ft 30.3 −1,017 ft
February 24.7 −1,413 ft 33.1 −821 ft
March 33.6 −787 ft 43.3 −119 ft
April 45.5 30 ft 56.5 764 ft
May 57.4 823 ft 68.7 1,555 ft
June 67.0 1,446 ft 78.1 2,150 ft
July 70.8 1,689 ft 81.9 2,387 ft
August 69.3 1,594 ft 80.0 2,269 ft
September 62.3 1,143 ft 73.5 1,861 ft
October 50.3 353 ft 60.6 1,032 ft
November 38.8 −427 ft 47.0 131 ft
December 29.0 −1,109 ft 35.5 −655 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 KRNP

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,393 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,393 ft

Field elevation 737 ft — the air behaves like 2,393 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KRNP in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Owosso Community reaches roughly 2,387 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 KRNP on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,535 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,689 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 737 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Owosso Community?

737 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRNP (ICAO) / RNP (FAA), in Owosso, Michigan.