Williamson/Sodus, New York · field elev 424 ft

Density Altitude at Williamson/Sodus (KSDC)

Williamson/Sodus sits at 424 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,836 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈1,836 ft station: SODUS 1W · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SODUS 1W (2 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 23.4 −1,899 ft 30.9 −1,366 ft
February 24.7 −1,806 ft 32.8 −1,233 ft
March 32.5 −1,254 ft 41.4 −638 ft
April 44.2 −447 ft 54.4 238 ft
May 55.6 318 ft 66.7 1,042 ft
June 64.5 900 ft 75.2 1,585 ft
July 69.0 1,190 ft 79.2 1,836 ft
August 67.8 1,113 ft 77.8 1,748 ft
September 61.2 686 ft 71.7 1,363 ft
October 49.7 −75 ft 58.7 522 ft
November 39.0 −803 ft 46.9 −264 ft
December 29.4 −1,472 ft 36.2 −996 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,824 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,824 ft

Field elevation 424 ft — the air behaves like 1,824 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KSDC in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Williamson/Sodus reaches roughly 1,836 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 KSDC on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,899 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,190 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 424 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Williamson/Sodus?

424 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSDC (ICAO) / SDC (FAA), in Williamson/Sodus, New York.