Athens/Albany, Ohio · field elev 766 ft
Density Altitude at Ohio University (KUNI)
Ohio University sits at 766 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,589 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 | 30.5 | −967 ft | 39.5 | −343 ft |
| February | 32.9 | −799 ft | 43.2 | −90 ft |
| March | 41.8 | −185 ft | 53.4 | 595 ft |
| April | 52.9 | 562 ft | 65.8 | 1,405 ft |
| May | 61.9 | 1,153 ft | 74.1 | 1,934 ft |
| June | 69.5 | 1,642 ft | 81.1 | 2,373 ft |
| July | 73.1 | 1,871 ft | 84.6 | 2,589 ft |
| August | 72.3 | 1,820 ft | 84.6 | 2,589 ft |
| September | 65.5 | 1,386 ft | 78.7 | 2,223 ft |
| October | 53.8 | 621 ft | 67.0 | 1,482 ft |
| November | 43.1 | −97 ft | 54.3 | 654 ft |
| December | 35.0 | −653 ft | 44.1 | −29 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 KUNI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 766 ft — the air behaves like 2,614 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 767 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 KUNI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ohio University reaches roughly 2,589 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 KUNI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −967 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,871 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 766 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ohio University?
766 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KUNI (ICAO) / UNI (FAA), in Athens/Albany, Ohio.