Geneva, Alabama · field elev 100 ft

Density Altitude at Geneva Municipal (33J)

Geneva Municipal sits at 100 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,250 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,250 ft station: GENEVA #2 · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GENEVA #2 (1 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 48.3 −571 ft 61.8 325 ft
February 52.2 −309 ft 65.9 592 ft
March 58.6 115 ft 73.2 1,061 ft
April 64.6 508 ft 79.2 1,440 ft
May 72.6 1,022 ft 86.6 1,900 ft
June 78.6 1,402 ft 90.7 2,152 ft
July 80.7 1,534 ft 92.3 2,250 ft
August 80.1 1,496 ft 91.5 2,201 ft
September 76.2 1,251 ft 88.4 2,011 ft
October 66.5 631 ft 80.8 1,540 ft
November 56.3 −37 ft 71.0 920 ft
December 50.6 −417 ft 64.1 475 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 33J

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,232 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,232 ft

Field elevation 100 ft — the air behaves like 2,232 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 33J in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Geneva Municipal reaches roughly 2,250 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 33J on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −571 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,534 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 100 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Geneva Municipal?

100 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 33J (FAA), in Geneva, Alabama.