Talladega, Alabama · field elev 529 ft
Density Altitude at Talladega Municipal (KASN)
Talladega Municipal sits at 529 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,632 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 | 43.5 | −364 ft | 54.1 | 348 ft |
| February | 47.5 | −93 ft | 59.2 | 684 ft |
| March | 54.6 | 381 ft | 66.4 | 1,152 ft |
| April | 61.6 | 841 ft | 74.6 | 1,675 ft |
| May | 69.4 | 1,345 ft | 81.1 | 2,083 ft |
| June | 77.0 | 1,827 ft | 87.5 | 2,479 ft |
| July | 80.0 | 2,015 ft | 90.0 | 2,632 ft |
| August | 79.1 | 1,958 ft | 89.6 | 2,607 ft |
| September | 73.8 | 1,625 ft | 85.1 | 2,331 ft |
| October | 63.0 | 932 ft | 75.8 | 1,751 ft |
| November | 51.6 | 182 ft | 64.3 | 1,017 ft |
| December | 46.0 | −194 ft | 56.8 | 527 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 KASN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 529 ft — the air behaves like 2,632 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 530 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 KASN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Talladega Municipal reaches roughly 2,632 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 KASN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −364 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,015 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 529 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Talladega Municipal?
529 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KASN (ICAO) / ASN (FAA), in Talladega, Alabama.