Quitman, Georgia · field elev 185 ft

Density Altitude at Quitman Brooks County (4J5)

Quitman Brooks County sits at 185 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,317 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,317 ft station: QUITMAN 2 NW · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at QUITMAN 2 NW (2 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 49.8 −365 ft 62.5 476 ft
February 53.8 −97 ft 67.1 774 ft
March 60.3 332 ft 74.1 1,222 ft
April 66.0 703 ft 80.0 1,594 ft
May 73.3 1,171 ft 86.8 2,016 ft
June 79.5 1,563 ft 91.0 2,274 ft
July 80.7 1,638 ft 91.7 2,317 ft
August 80.5 1,625 ft 91.1 2,280 ft
September 76.7 1,387 ft 88.0 2,090 ft
October 67.9 826 ft 81.0 1,656 ft
November 58.6 220 ft 72.2 1,101 ft
December 52.1 −211 ft 64.5 606 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 4J5

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,335 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,335 ft

Field elevation 185 ft — the air behaves like 2,335 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 4J5 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Quitman Brooks County reaches roughly 2,317 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 4J5 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −365 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,638 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 185 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Quitman Brooks County?

185 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 4J5 (FAA), in Quitman, Georgia.