Hawkinsville, Georgia · field elev 270 ft
Density Altitude at Hawkinsville-Pulaski County (51A)
Hawkinsville-Pulaski County sits at 270 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,463 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 | 46.8 | −462 ft | 58.8 | 338 ft |
| February | 50.0 | −246 ft | 62.8 | 600 ft |
| March | 56.6 | 193 ft | 70.1 | 1,071 ft |
| April | 63.7 | 659 ft | 77.4 | 1,535 ft |
| May | 72.0 | 1,193 ft | 85.0 | 2,009 ft |
| June | 78.7 | 1,616 ft | 90.2 | 2,329 ft |
| July | 81.2 | 1,773 ft | 92.4 | 2,463 ft |
| August | 80.3 | 1,717 ft | 91.1 | 2,384 ft |
| September | 75.4 | 1,409 ft | 86.8 | 2,120 ft |
| October | 65.5 | 775 ft | 78.3 | 1,591 ft |
| November | 55.4 | 114 ft | 68.7 | 982 ft |
| December | 48.9 | −320 ft | 61.1 | 489 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 51A
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 270 ft — the air behaves like 2,438 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 271 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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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 51A in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hawkinsville-Pulaski County reaches roughly 2,463 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 51A on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −462 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,773 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 270 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hawkinsville-Pulaski County?
270 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 51A (FAA), in Hawkinsville, Georgia.