Cutler, Maine · field elev 55 ft
Density Altitude at Cutler Regional (ME2)
Cutler Regional sits at 55 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (75 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,113 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 | 22.7 | −2,412 ft | 30.3 | −1,870 ft |
| February | 24.5 | −2,283 ft | 31.9 | −1,758 ft |
| March | 31.8 | −1,765 ft | 39.1 | −1,256 ft |
| April | 42.0 | −1,056 ft | 49.7 | −533 ft |
| May | 51.5 | −412 ft | 60.4 | 178 ft |
| June | 59.1 | 93 ft | 69.0 | 737 ft |
| July | 64.9 | 472 ft | 74.9 | 1,113 ft |
| August | 65.0 | 478 ft | 74.5 | 1,088 ft |
| September | 59.0 | 86 ft | 67.3 | 627 ft |
| October | 49.2 | −567 ft | 56.5 | −79 ft |
| November | 40.0 | −1,194 ft | 46.3 | −763 ft |
| December | 29.7 | −1,913 ft | 36.6 | −1,429 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 ME2
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 55 ft — the air behaves like 1,120 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 56 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 ME2 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 75 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cutler Regional reaches roughly 1,113 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 ME2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,412 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 478 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 55 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cutler Regional?
55 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is ME2 (FAA), in Cutler, Maine.