Auburn, Alabama · field elev 777 ft

Density Altitude at Auburn University Regional (KAUO)

Auburn University Regional sits at 777 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,903 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,903 ft station: OPELIKA · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at OPELIKA (3 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 44.3 −2 ft 55.6 754 ft
February 47.8 235 ft 59.5 1,010 ft
March 54.6 688 ft 67.0 1,496 ft
April 61.3 1,127 ft 74.1 1,948 ft
May 69.4 1,649 ft 81.1 2,386 ft
June 76.1 2,074 ft 86.8 2,738 ft
July 79.3 2,274 ft 89.5 2,903 ft
August 78.6 2,230 ft 88.5 2,842 ft
September 73.5 1,910 ft 84.2 2,578 ft
October 62.9 1,231 ft 75.1 2,011 ft
November 53.0 582 ft 65.8 1,418 ft
December 46.6 154 ft 57.8 899 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 KAUO

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,934 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,934 ft

Field elevation 777 ft — the air behaves like 2,934 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KAUO in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Auburn University Regional reaches roughly 2,903 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 KAUO on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,274 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 777 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Auburn University Regional?

777 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAUO (ICAO) / AUO (FAA), in Auburn, Alabama.