Hohenwald, Tennessee · field elev 972 ft

Density Altitude at Paul Bridges Field (0M3)

Paul Bridges Field sits at 972 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,988 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,988 ft station: HOHENWALD · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at HOHENWALD (3 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 37.8 −203 ft 47.6 463 ft
February 41.2 30 ft 51.7 737 ft
March 49.4 583 ft 60.3 1,302 ft
April 58.8 1,205 ft 70.6 1,965 ft
May 66.5 1,703 ft 77.0 2,369 ft
June 73.9 2,174 ft 83.6 2,779 ft
July 77.2 2,381 ft 86.8 2,976 ft
August 76.7 2,350 ft 87.0 2,988 ft
September 70.3 1,946 ft 81.4 2,643 ft
October 59.9 1,276 ft 71.7 2,035 ft
November 48.6 530 ft 59.2 1,231 ft
December 40.9 9 ft 50.2 637 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,988 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,988 ft

Field elevation 972 ft — the air behaves like 2,988 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 0M3 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Paul Bridges Field reaches roughly 2,988 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 0M3 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −203 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,381 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 972 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Paul Bridges Field?

972 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0M3 (FAA), in Hohenwald, Tennessee.