Union Springs, Alabama · field elev 301 ft

Density Altitude at Franklin Field (07A)

Franklin Field sits at 301 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,317 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,317 ft station: UNION SPRINGS 9 S · 11 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at UNION SPRINGS 9 S (11 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 46.3 −457 ft 58.0 324 ft
February 49.7 −228 ft 61.9 580 ft
March 56.1 199 ft 69.2 1,052 ft
April 62.0 586 ft 75.3 1,440 ft
May 69.9 1,097 ft 81.9 1,854 ft
June 76.7 1,529 ft 87.1 2,176 ft
July 79.7 1,717 ft 89.4 2,317 ft
August 78.9 1,667 ft 88.5 2,262 ft
September 74.6 1,396 ft 85.1 2,053 ft
October 64.2 729 ft 76.7 1,529 ft
November 53.8 46 ft 67.2 923 ft
December 48.4 −315 ft 59.7 436 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 07A

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,293 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,293 ft

Field elevation 301 ft — the air behaves like 2,293 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 07A in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Franklin Field reaches roughly 2,317 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 07A on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −457 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,717 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 301 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Franklin Field?

301 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 07A (FAA), in Union Springs, Alabama.