Chattanooga, Oklahoma · field elev 1,135 ft

Density Altitude at Chattanooga Sky Harbor (92F)

Chattanooga Sky Harbor sits at 1,135 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,809 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,809 ft station: CHATTANOOGA · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CHATTANOOGA (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 38.9 75 ft 52.2 972 ft
February 42.5 321 ft 56.1 1,229 ft
March 51.4 918 ft 65.1 1,814 ft
April 59.8 1,471 ft 74.1 2,386 ft
May 69.8 2,114 ft 82.6 2,916 ft
June 79.5 2,724 ft 92.1 3,496 ft
July 84.0 3,002 ft 97.3 3,809 ft
August 82.9 2,935 ft 96.3 3,749 ft
September 74.7 2,424 ft 87.8 3,235 ft
October 62.7 1,659 ft 76.8 2,556 ft
November 50.3 845 ft 63.5 1,711 ft
December 40.8 205 ft 53.2 1,038 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 92F

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,791 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,791 ft

Field elevation 1,135 ft — the air behaves like 3,791 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 92F in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Chattanooga Sky Harbor reaches roughly 3,809 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 92F on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 75 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,002 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,135 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Chattanooga Sky Harbor?

1,135 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 92F (FAA), in Chattanooga, Oklahoma.