Florence, Oregon · field elev 51 ft
Density Altitude at Florence Municipal (6S2)
Florence Municipal sits at 51 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (68 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 661 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 | 43.9 | −931 ft | 49.1 | −578 ft |
| February | 44.1 | −917 ft | 51.1 | −444 ft |
| March | 45.7 | −808 ft | 52.9 | −323 ft |
| April | 47.7 | −673 ft | 55.5 | −150 ft |
| May | 51.8 | −397 ft | 60.1 | 153 ft |
| June | 54.9 | −190 ft | 63.5 | 376 ft |
| July | 58.7 | 61 ft | 67.9 | 661 ft |
| August | 58.3 | 35 ft | 67.4 | 629 ft |
| September | 56.4 | −91 ft | 66.3 | 558 ft |
| October | 52.3 | −363 ft | 60.7 | 193 ft |
| November | 46.9 | −727 ft | 53.4 | −290 ft |
| December | 42.5 | −1,027 ft | 47.5 | −686 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 6S2
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 51 ft — the air behaves like 667 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 52 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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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 6S2 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 68 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Florence Municipal reaches roughly 661 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 6S2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,027 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 61 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 51 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Florence Municipal?
51 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 6S2 (FAA), in Florence, Oregon.