Pierson, Florida · field elev 63 ft

Density Altitude at Pierson Municipal (2J8)

Pierson Municipal sits at 63 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,101 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,101 ft station: CRESCENT CITY · 13 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CRESCENT CITY (13 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 57.5 −3 ft 67.6 656 ft
February 60.4 188 ft 70.7 856 ft
March 64.9 482 ft 75.2 1,142 ft
April 70.5 843 ft 80.7 1,488 ft
May 76.3 1,212 ft 85.8 1,806 ft
June 80.7 1,488 ft 89.2 2,015 ft
July 82.3 1,588 ft 90.6 2,101 ft
August 82.5 1,601 ft 90.6 2,101 ft
September 80.2 1,457 ft 87.9 1,935 ft
October 73.8 1,053 ft 82.0 1,570 ft
November 65.8 540 ft 74.8 1,117 ft
December 60.2 175 ft 69.5 779 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 2J8

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,125 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,125 ft

Field elevation 63 ft — the air behaves like 2,125 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 2J8 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pierson Municipal reaches roughly 2,101 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 2J8 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −3 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,601 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 63 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Pierson Municipal?

63 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2J8 (FAA), in Pierson, Florida.