Crandon, Wisconsin · field elev 1,650 ft
Density Altitude at Crandon/Steve Conway Municipal (Y55)
Crandon/Steve Conway Municipal sits at 1,650 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (73 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,973 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 | 11.8 | −1,196 ft | 19.7 | −625 ft |
| February | 15.0 | −964 ft | 24.3 | −298 ft |
| March | 26.0 | −178 ft | 35.9 | 511 ft |
| April | 38.7 | 702 ft | 49.2 | 1,409 ft |
| May | 51.8 | 1,582 ft | 63.1 | 2,318 ft |
| June | 60.2 | 2,131 ft | 70.0 | 2,758 ft |
| July | 64.2 | 2,389 ft | 73.4 | 2,973 ft |
| August | 62.4 | 2,273 ft | 71.4 | 2,847 ft |
| September | 54.8 | 1,779 ft | 63.7 | 2,357 ft |
| October | 43.4 | 1,021 ft | 52.3 | 1,615 ft |
| November | 29.8 | 88 ft | 36.9 | 579 ft |
| December | 18.1 | −740 ft | 25.1 | −241 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 Y55
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,650 ft — the air behaves like 2,947 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,651 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 Y55 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 73 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Crandon/Steve Conway Municipal reaches roughly 2,973 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 Y55 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,196 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,389 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,650 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Crandon/Steve Conway Municipal?
1,650 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is Y55 (FAA), in Crandon, Wisconsin.