Apalachicola, Florida · field elev 20 ft
Density Altitude at Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field (KAAF)
Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field sits at 20 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,104 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 | 53.8 | −302 ft | 64.0 | 370 ft |
| February | 56.6 | −116 ft | 67.2 | 578 ft |
| March | 61.7 | 220 ft | 71.8 | 873 ft |
| April | 67.5 | 597 ft | 77.5 | 1,235 ft |
| May | 75.2 | 1,089 ft | 85.4 | 1,729 ft |
| June | 81.0 | 1,455 ft | 89.5 | 1,981 ft |
| July | 83.0 | 1,579 ft | 91.5 | 2,104 ft |
| August | 82.6 | 1,555 ft | 90.6 | 2,049 ft |
| September | 79.9 | 1,386 ft | 88.4 | 1,914 ft |
| October | 72.1 | 892 ft | 82.3 | 1,536 ft |
| November | 62.6 | 279 ft | 73.9 | 1,007 ft |
| December | 56.5 | −122 ft | 67.0 | 565 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 KAAF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 20 ft — the air behaves like 2,134 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 21 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 KAAF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field reaches roughly 2,104 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 KAAF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −302 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,579 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 20 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field?
20 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAAF (ICAO) / AAF (FAA), in Apalachicola, Florida.