Augusta, Maine · field elev 352 ft
Density Altitude at Augusta State (KAUG)
Augusta State sits at 352 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,792 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 | 20.4 | −2,205 ft | 28.8 | −1,605 ft |
| February | 23.2 | −2,003 ft | 31.9 | −1,386 ft |
| March | 32.0 | −1,379 ft | 40.6 | −782 ft |
| April | 43.8 | −564 ft | 53.5 | 89 ft |
| May | 55.3 | 209 ft | 65.8 | 896 ft |
| June | 64.2 | 792 ft | 74.4 | 1,446 ft |
| July | 70.1 | 1,172 ft | 79.9 | 1,792 ft |
| August | 68.9 | 1,095 ft | 78.9 | 1,729 ft |
| September | 61.0 | 584 ft | 70.9 | 1,223 ft |
| October | 49.2 | −198 ft | 57.9 | 380 ft |
| November | 38.0 | −962 ft | 45.7 | −435 ft |
| December | 27.2 | −1,718 ft | 34.7 | −1,191 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 KAUG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 352 ft — the air behaves like 1,798 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 353 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 KAUG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Augusta State reaches roughly 1,792 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 KAUG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,205 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,172 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 352 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Augusta State?
352 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAUG (ICAO) / AUG (FAA), in Augusta, Maine.