Waycross, Georgia · field elev 141 ft

Density Altitude at Waycross-Ware County (KAYS)

Waycross-Ware County sits at 141 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,409 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,409 ft station: WAYCROSS 4 NE · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WAYCROSS 4 NE (5 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 50.3 −386 ft 63.9 513 ft
February 54.1 −132 ft 68.0 778 ft
March 59.9 251 ft 74.5 1,193 ft
April 66.2 662 ft 80.9 1,596 ft
May 74.0 1,162 ft 87.7 2,018 ft
June 80.4 1,565 ft 92.0 2,281 ft
July 82.7 1,709 ft 94.1 2,409 ft
August 81.9 1,659 ft 92.9 2,336 ft
September 77.4 1,377 ft 88.9 2,092 ft
October 68.1 784 ft 81.0 1,603 ft
November 59.4 219 ft 73.9 1,155 ft
December 53.0 −205 ft 67.1 720 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 KAYS

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,403 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,403 ft

Field elevation 141 ft — the air behaves like 2,403 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KAYS in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Waycross-Ware County reaches roughly 2,409 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 KAYS on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −386 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,709 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 141 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Waycross-Ware County?

141 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAYS (ICAO) / AYS (FAA), in Waycross, Georgia.