Fremont, Ohio · field elev 665 ft
Density Altitude at Sandusky County Regional (S24)
Sandusky County Regional sits at 665 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,491 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 | 26.1 | −1,404 ft | 33.7 | −869 ft |
| February | 28.3 | −1,248 ft | 36.6 | −668 ft |
| March | 37.3 | −620 ft | 46.7 | 22 ft |
| April | 48.9 | 170 ft | 59.9 | 898 ft |
| May | 60.4 | 931 ft | 71.5 | 1,646 ft |
| June | 70.4 | 1,576 ft | 81.1 | 2,249 ft |
| July | 74.0 | 1,804 ft | 85.0 | 2,491 ft |
| August | 72.0 | 1,677 ft | 82.9 | 2,361 ft |
| September | 65.2 | 1,242 ft | 76.8 | 1,981 ft |
| October | 53.2 | 457 ft | 64.1 | 1,171 ft |
| November | 41.5 | −331 ft | 50.3 | 263 ft |
| December | 31.6 | −1,016 ft | 38.8 | −516 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 S24
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 665 ft — the air behaves like 2,491 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 666 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at S24 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sandusky County Regional reaches roughly 2,491 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 S24 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,404 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,804 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 665 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sandusky County Regional?
665 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is S24 (FAA), in Fremont, Ohio.