Kalkaska, Michigan · field elev 1,029 ft
Density Altitude at Kalkaska City (Y89)
Kalkaska City sits at 1,029 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,551 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 | 18.0 | −1,527 ft | 25.5 | −991 ft |
| February | 18.8 | −1,470 ft | 28.0 | −814 ft |
| March | 27.4 | −856 ft | 38.3 | −98 ft |
| April | 40.2 | 32 ft | 51.3 | 781 ft |
| May | 53.2 | 907 ft | 65.1 | 1,683 ft |
| June | 63.1 | 1,554 ft | 74.8 | 2,300 ft |
| July | 66.9 | 1,799 ft | 78.8 | 2,551 ft |
| August | 65.3 | 1,696 ft | 77.0 | 2,438 ft |
| September | 58.0 | 1,223 ft | 69.6 | 1,971 ft |
| October | 46.2 | 439 ft | 55.9 | 1,085 ft |
| November | 34.6 | −353 ft | 42.0 | 155 ft |
| December | 24.7 | −1,047 ft | 31.1 | −596 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 Y89
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,029 ft — the air behaves like 2,563 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,030 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 Y89 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kalkaska City reaches roughly 2,551 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 Y89 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,527 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,799 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,029 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kalkaska City?
1,029 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is Y89 (FAA), in Kalkaska, Michigan.