Atlanta, Michigan · field elev 880 ft
Density Altitude at Atlanta Municipal (Y93)
Atlanta Municipal sits at 880 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,462 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 | 18.1 | −1,707 ft | 26.4 | −1,113 ft |
| February | 19.3 | −1,621 ft | 29.3 | −909 ft |
| March | 28.0 | −1,000 ft | 39.6 | −194 ft |
| April | 40.7 | −119 ft | 52.7 | 689 ft |
| May | 53.2 | 722 ft | 66.7 | 1,603 ft |
| June | 63.1 | 1,371 ft | 76.2 | 2,206 ft |
| July | 67.6 | 1,661 ft | 80.3 | 2,462 ft |
| August | 65.8 | 1,545 ft | 78.8 | 2,369 ft |
| September | 58.0 | 1,039 ft | 70.8 | 1,865 ft |
| October | 46.3 | 261 ft | 56.6 | 947 ft |
| November | 35.3 | −490 ft | 43.0 | 38 ft |
| December | 25.7 | −1,163 ft | 32.2 | −706 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 Y93
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 880 ft — the air behaves like 2,444 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 881 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 Y93 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Atlanta Municipal reaches roughly 2,462 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 Y93 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,707 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,661 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 880 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Atlanta Municipal?
880 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is Y93 (FAA), in Atlanta, Michigan.