Camden, Alabama · field elev 143 ft

Density Altitude at Camden Municipal (61A)

Camden Municipal sits at 143 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,290 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,290 ft station: CAMDEN 3 NW · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CAMDEN 3 NW (4 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 46.9 −613 ft 58.3 149 ft
February 50.8 −350 ft 62.2 404 ft
March 58.4 155 ft 71.1 979 ft
April 64.4 548 ft 77.7 1,398 ft
May 72.8 1,088 ft 84.8 1,841 ft
June 79.0 1,480 ft 89.6 2,137 ft
July 81.1 1,611 ft 92.1 2,290 ft
August 80.2 1,555 ft 91.1 2,229 ft
September 75.8 1,278 ft 87.5 2,008 ft
October 65.4 613 ft 78.4 1,442 ft
November 54.8 −83 ft 67.5 748 ft
December 48.4 −511 ft 59.2 208 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 61A

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,284 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,284 ft

Field elevation 143 ft — the air behaves like 2,284 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 61A in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Camden Municipal reaches roughly 2,290 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 61A on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −613 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,611 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 143 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Camden Municipal?

143 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 61A (FAA), in Camden, Alabama.