Landrum, South Carolina · field elev 1,046 ft
Density Altitude at Fairview (33A)
Fairview sits at 1,046 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,035 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 | 40.8 | 95 ft | 49.6 | 688 ft |
| February | 43.9 | 305 ft | 53.7 | 961 ft |
| March | 50.8 | 768 ft | 61.3 | 1,459 ft |
| April | 59.5 | 1,342 ft | 70.2 | 2,030 ft |
| May | 67.0 | 1,826 ft | 76.8 | 2,447 ft |
| June | 74.0 | 2,271 ft | 83.2 | 2,844 ft |
| July | 77.5 | 2,491 ft | 86.3 | 3,035 ft |
| August | 76.0 | 2,397 ft | 84.7 | 2,937 ft |
| September | 70.5 | 2,049 ft | 79.2 | 2,597 ft |
| October | 60.6 | 1,413 ft | 70.3 | 2,037 ft |
| November | 50.8 | 768 ft | 60.4 | 1,400 ft |
| December | 43.5 | 278 ft | 52.0 | 848 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 33A
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,046 ft — the air behaves like 3,017 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,047 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 33A in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fairview reaches roughly 3,035 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 33A on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 95 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,491 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,046 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fairview?
1,046 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 33A (FAA), in Landrum, South Carolina.