Hillman, Michigan · field elev 853 ft
Density Altitude at Hillman (Y95)
Hillman sits at 853 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,429 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 | −1,741 ft | 26.4 | −1,147 ft |
| February | 19.3 | −1,655 ft | 29.3 | −943 ft |
| March | 28.0 | −1,034 ft | 39.6 | −228 ft |
| April | 40.7 | −152 ft | 52.7 | 656 ft |
| May | 53.2 | 689 ft | 66.7 | 1,570 ft |
| June | 63.1 | 1,338 ft | 76.2 | 2,173 ft |
| July | 67.6 | 1,627 ft | 80.3 | 2,429 ft |
| August | 65.8 | 1,512 ft | 78.8 | 2,336 ft |
| September | 58.0 | 1,005 ft | 70.8 | 1,832 ft |
| October | 46.3 | 228 ft | 56.6 | 914 ft |
| November | 35.3 | −524 ft | 43.0 | 5 ft |
| December | 25.7 | −1,197 ft | 32.2 | −739 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 Y95
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 853 ft — the air behaves like 2,411 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 854 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 Y95 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hillman reaches roughly 2,429 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 Y95 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,741 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,627 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 853 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hillman?
853 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is Y95 (FAA), in Hillman, Michigan.