Athens, Georgia · field elev 812 ft
Density Altitude at Athens/Ben Epps (KAHN)
Athens/Ben Epps sits at 812 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,098 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 | 44.3 | 42 ft | 54.7 | 738 ft |
| February | 47.9 | 285 ft | 58.9 | 1,014 ft |
| March | 54.9 | 751 ft | 66.8 | 1,526 ft |
| April | 62.3 | 1,235 ft | 74.8 | 2,035 ft |
| May | 70.5 | 1,762 ft | 82.3 | 2,503 ft |
| June | 77.7 | 2,217 ft | 88.9 | 2,909 ft |
| July | 81.0 | 2,423 ft | 92.0 | 3,098 ft |
| August | 79.8 | 2,348 ft | 90.4 | 3,000 ft |
| September | 73.9 | 1,978 ft | 84.6 | 2,645 ft |
| October | 63.5 | 1,313 ft | 75.1 | 2,054 ft |
| November | 53.3 | 645 ft | 64.9 | 1,404 ft |
| December | 46.5 | 190 ft | 56.8 | 876 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 KAHN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 812 ft — the air behaves like 3,098 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 813 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 KAHN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Athens/Ben Epps reaches roughly 3,098 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 KAHN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 42 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,423 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 812 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Athens/Ben Epps?
812 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAHN (ICAO) / AHN (FAA), in Athens, Georgia.