Mason, Michigan · field elev 919 ft

Density Altitude at Mason Jewett Field (KTEW)

Mason Jewett Field sits at 919 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,677 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,677 ft station: EAST LANSING 4 S · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at EAST LANSING 4 S (8 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 24.7 −1,185 ft 31.8 −685 ft
February 26.6 −1,050 ft 34.4 −504 ft
March 36.0 −393 ft 44.9 215 ft
April 47.5 390 ft 57.7 1,067 ft
May 59.3 1,172 ft 70.2 1,875 ft
June 68.5 1,766 ft 79.4 2,454 ft
July 72.1 1,995 ft 83.0 2,677 ft
August 70.6 1,900 ft 81.4 2,578 ft
September 63.6 1,451 ft 75.5 2,210 ft
October 51.5 658 ft 61.6 1,322 ft
November 40.2 −104 ft 48.2 437 ft
December 30.3 −790 ft 37.1 −317 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 KTEW

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,677 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,677 ft

Field elevation 919 ft — the air behaves like 2,677 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KTEW in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mason Jewett Field reaches roughly 2,677 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 KTEW on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,185 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,995 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 919 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Mason Jewett Field?

919 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTEW (ICAO) / TEW (FAA), in Mason, Michigan.