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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 631 ft — the air behaves like 2,756 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 632 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 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.