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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,589 ft station: CARPENTER 2 S · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CARPENTER 2 S (5 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,614 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,614 ft

Field elevation 766 ft — the air behaves like 2,614 ft.

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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.