Detroit, Michigan · field elev 716 ft
Density Altitude at Willow Run (KYIP)
Willow Run sits at 716 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,627 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 | 26.6 | −1,305 ft | 33.7 | −806 ft |
| February | 28.8 | −1,149 ft | 36.9 | −584 ft |
| March | 38.3 | −487 ft | 47.6 | 145 ft |
| April | 49.7 | 286 ft | 60.7 | 1,013 ft |
| May | 61.0 | 1,033 ft | 72.5 | 1,772 ft |
| June | 70.9 | 1,670 ft | 82.3 | 2,386 ft |
| July | 74.8 | 1,917 ft | 86.2 | 2,627 ft |
| August | 72.9 | 1,797 ft | 83.7 | 2,473 ft |
| September | 65.6 | 1,331 ft | 77.2 | 2,068 ft |
| October | 53.6 | 546 ft | 64.0 | 1,227 ft |
| November | 42.1 | −227 ft | 50.3 | 327 ft |
| December | 32.1 | −917 ft | 38.5 | −474 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 KYIP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 716 ft — the air behaves like 2,615 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 717 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 KYIP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Willow Run reaches roughly 2,627 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 KYIP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,305 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,917 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 716 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Willow Run?
716 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KYIP (ICAO) / YIP (FAA), in Detroit, Michigan.