Syracuse, New York · field elev 421 ft
Density Altitude at Syracuse Hancock International (KSYR)
Syracuse Hancock International sits at 421 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,989 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 | 24.1 | −1,852 ft | 31.7 | −1,314 ft |
| February | 25.5 | −1,752 ft | 33.6 | −1,181 ft |
| March | 33.8 | −1,167 ft | 42.4 | −573 ft |
| April | 46.3 | −308 ft | 56.4 | 367 ft |
| May | 58.2 | 485 ft | 69.2 | 1,199 ft |
| June | 67.0 | 1,058 ft | 77.3 | 1,713 ft |
| July | 71.8 | 1,365 ft | 81.7 | 1,989 ft |
| August | 70.4 | 1,276 ft | 80.3 | 1,901 ft |
| September | 62.9 | 793 ft | 73.1 | 1,448 ft |
| October | 51.3 | 28 ft | 60.1 | 610 ft |
| November | 40.5 | −703 ft | 48.3 | −173 ft |
| December | 30.4 | −1,405 ft | 37.1 | −938 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 KSYR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 421 ft — the air behaves like 2,007 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 422 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 KSYR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Syracuse Hancock International reaches roughly 1,989 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 KSYR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,852 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 421 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Syracuse Hancock International?
421 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSYR (ICAO) / SYR (FAA), in Syracuse, New York.