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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 777 ft — the air behaves like 2,934 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 778 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 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.