Pawtucket, Rhode Island · field elev 441 ft
Density Altitude at North Central State (KSFZ)
North Central State sits at 441 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,156 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 | 28.3 | −1,529 ft | 37.8 | −864 ft |
| February | 30.5 | −1,373 ft | 39.9 | −720 ft |
| March | 37.8 | −864 ft | 47.3 | −216 ft |
| April | 48.9 | −108 ft | 59.8 | 615 ft |
| May | 58.9 | 556 ft | 69.9 | 1,269 ft |
| June | 67.9 | 1,140 ft | 78.5 | 1,813 ft |
| July | 73.6 | 1,504 ft | 84.0 | 2,156 ft |
| August | 72.1 | 1,409 ft | 82.5 | 2,063 ft |
| September | 64.9 | 947 ft | 75.4 | 1,618 ft |
| October | 52.9 | 159 ft | 63.9 | 882 ft |
| November | 43.3 | −487 ft | 53.4 | 193 ft |
| December | 33.8 | −1,142 ft | 43.0 | −508 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 KSFZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 441 ft — the air behaves like 2,156 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 442 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KSFZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at North Central State reaches roughly 2,156 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 KSFZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,529 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,504 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 441 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of North Central State?
441 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSFZ (ICAO) / SFZ (FAA), in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.