Winnsboro, Louisiana · field elev 78 ft

Density Altitude at Winnsboro Municipal (F89)

Winnsboro Municipal sits at 78 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,375 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,375 ft station: WINNSBORO 2 SE · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WINNSBORO 2 SE (1 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 46.7 −707 ft 57.5 16 ft
February 50.7 −437 ft 61.3 265 ft
March 57.9 42 ft 69.3 784 ft
April 65.8 558 ft 77.4 1,300 ft
May 74.5 1,116 ft 85.5 1,805 ft
June 80.4 1,488 ft 91.6 2,180 ft
July 83.1 1,657 ft 94.4 2,351 ft
August 82.8 1,638 ft 94.8 2,375 ft
September 77.6 1,312 ft 89.9 2,076 ft
October 67.1 642 ft 80.4 1,488 ft
November 56.0 −84 ft 69.0 765 ft
December 49.0 −552 ft 59.7 161 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 F89

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,387 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,387 ft

Field elevation 78 ft — the air behaves like 2,387 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at F89 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Winnsboro Municipal reaches roughly 2,375 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 F89 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −707 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,657 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 78 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Winnsboro Municipal?

78 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is F89 (FAA), in Winnsboro, Louisiana.