Dawson, Georgia · field elev 332 ft

Density Altitude at Dawson Municipal (16J)

Dawson Municipal sits at 332 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,490 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,490 ft station: LEESBURG 2 · 14 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LEESBURG 2 (14 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 48.2 −290 ft 59.4 454 ft
February 51.6 −62 ft 62.7 670 ft
March 58.0 362 ft 70.0 1,141 ft
April 64.9 813 ft 76.7 1,567 ft
May 73.3 1,352 ft 84.6 2,060 ft
June 79.1 1,717 ft 89.1 2,337 ft
July 81.7 1,880 ft 91.6 2,490 ft
August 81.2 1,849 ft 90.5 2,422 ft
September 76.7 1,567 ft 86.8 2,196 ft
October 67.2 961 ft 78.9 1,705 ft
November 56.9 290 ft 68.8 1,064 ft
December 50.6 −129 ft 61.4 585 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 16J

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,514 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,514 ft

Field elevation 332 ft — the air behaves like 2,514 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 16J in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dawson Municipal reaches roughly 2,490 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 16J on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −290 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,880 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 332 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Dawson Municipal?

332 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 16J (FAA), in Dawson, Georgia.