Saranac Lake, New York · field elev 1,663 ft
Density Altitude at Adirondack Regional (KSLK)
Adirondack Regional sits at 1,663 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (77 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,189 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 | 13.6 | −1,049 ft | 24.9 | −239 ft |
| February | 15.3 | −926 ft | 27.6 | −49 ft |
| March | 24.1 | −296 ft | 36.5 | 568 ft |
| April | 38.2 | 684 ft | 50.3 | 1,498 ft |
| May | 50.5 | 1,512 ft | 64.4 | 2,418 ft |
| June | 59.4 | 2,095 ft | 72.4 | 2,926 ft |
| July | 63.6 | 2,366 ft | 76.6 | 3,189 ft |
| August | 61.7 | 2,244 ft | 74.7 | 3,070 ft |
| September | 54.4 | 1,769 ft | 67.9 | 2,641 ft |
| October | 43.3 | 1,030 ft | 54.3 | 1,762 ft |
| November | 31.9 | 251 ft | 41.7 | 922 ft |
| December | 20.7 | −537 ft | 30.2 | 133 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 KSLK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,663 ft — the air behaves like 3,214 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,664 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 KSLK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Adirondack Regional reaches roughly 3,189 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 KSLK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,049 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,366 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,663 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Adirondack Regional?
1,663 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSLK (ICAO) / SLK (FAA), in Saranac Lake, New York.