Lanett, Alabama · field elev 631 ft

Density Altitude at Lanett Regional (7A3)

Lanett Regional sits at 631 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,780 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,780 ft station: W PT · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at W PT (6 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 43.8 −217 ft 55.6 573 ft
February 47.1 6 ft 59.5 830 ft
March 53.9 461 ft 67.0 1,316 ft
April 61.0 928 ft 74.6 1,800 ft
May 69.4 1,470 ft 81.8 2,251 ft
June 76.4 1,914 ft 87.6 2,609 ft
July 79.7 2,121 ft 90.4 2,780 ft
August 78.9 2,071 ft 89.4 2,719 ft
September 73.5 1,731 ft 84.2 2,400 ft
October 62.7 1,038 ft 75.1 1,832 ft
November 53.0 401 ft 65.8 1,239 ft
December 46.3 −48 ft 57.9 725 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 7A3

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,756 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,756 ft

Field elevation 631 ft — the air behaves like 2,756 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 7A3 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lanett Regional reaches roughly 2,780 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 7A3 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −217 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,121 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 631 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Lanett Regional?

631 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7A3 (FAA), in Lanett, Alabama.