Cochran, Georgia · field elev 377 ft

Density Altitude at Cochran (48A)

Cochran sits at 377 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,514 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,514 ft station: EASTMAN 1 W · 14 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at EASTMAN 1 W (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 48.5 −214 ft 58.7 464 ft
February 51.9 14 ft 62.5 712 ft
March 58.2 431 ft 69.5 1,164 ft
April 65.0 875 ft 76.6 1,615 ft
May 72.9 1,381 ft 84.0 2,078 ft
June 78.9 1,760 ft 88.9 2,379 ft
July 81.5 1,922 ft 91.1 2,514 ft
August 80.9 1,885 ft 90.4 2,471 ft
September 76.2 1,590 ft 86.2 2,214 ft
October 67.0 1,004 ft 78.1 1,710 ft
November 57.2 365 ft 68.7 1,113 ft
December 50.8 −60 ft 61.4 641 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 48A

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,508 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,508 ft

Field elevation 377 ft — the air behaves like 2,508 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 48A in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cochran reaches roughly 2,514 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 48A on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −214 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,922 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 377 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Cochran?

377 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 48A (FAA), in Cochran, Georgia.