Hamilton, New York · field elev 1,137 ft
Density Altitude at Hamilton Municipal (KVGC)
Hamilton Municipal sits at 1,137 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,776 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 | 21.7 | −1,126 ft | 30.9 | −475 ft |
| February | 22.9 | −1,040 ft | 32.9 | −336 ft |
| March | 30.7 | −489 ft | 40.9 | 215 ft |
| April | 43.5 | 391 ft | 54.9 | 1,152 ft |
| May | 55.6 | 1,198 ft | 68.0 | 2,002 ft |
| June | 64.5 | 1,777 ft | 76.0 | 2,508 ft |
| July | 68.6 | 2,040 ft | 80.3 | 2,776 ft |
| August | 67.3 | 1,957 ft | 79.0 | 2,695 ft |
| September | 60.2 | 1,499 ft | 72.0 | 2,256 ft |
| October | 48.7 | 741 ft | 59.4 | 1,447 ft |
| November | 37.9 | 9 ft | 46.8 | 614 ft |
| December | 28.1 | −672 ft | 35.9 | −128 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 KVGC
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,137 ft — the air behaves like 2,757 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,138 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 KVGC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hamilton Municipal reaches roughly 2,776 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 KVGC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,126 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,040 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,137 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hamilton Municipal?
1,137 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVGC (ICAO) / VGC (FAA), in Hamilton, New York.