Alexandria, Louisiana · field elev 88 ft
Density Altitude at Alexandria International (KAEX)
Alexandria International sits at 88 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,308 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 | 49.3 | −519 ft | 59.6 | 166 ft |
| February | 52.9 | −277 ft | 63.6 | 428 ft |
| March | 59.9 | 186 ft | 70.7 | 886 ft |
| April | 66.6 | 623 ft | 78.1 | 1,356 ft |
| May | 74.6 | 1,135 ft | 85.4 | 1,812 ft |
| June | 80.5 | 1,507 ft | 90.5 | 2,125 ft |
| July | 82.8 | 1,650 ft | 92.6 | 2,254 ft |
| August | 82.7 | 1,644 ft | 93.5 | 2,308 ft |
| September | 77.8 | 1,337 ft | 89.0 | 2,033 ft |
| October | 67.8 | 700 ft | 80.1 | 1,481 ft |
| November | 57.3 | 15 ft | 69.3 | 796 ft |
| December | 50.9 | −411 ft | 61.2 | 271 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 KAEX
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 88 ft — the air behaves like 2,339 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 89 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 KAEX in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Alexandria International reaches roughly 2,308 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 KAEX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −519 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,650 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 88 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Alexandria International?
88 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAEX (ICAO) / AEX (FAA), in Alexandria, Louisiana.