Albertville, Alabama · field elev 1,032 ft
Density Altitude at Albertville Regional/Thomas J Brumlik Field (KBFZ)
Albertville Regional/Thomas J Brumlik Field sits at 1,032 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,030 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 | 40.3 | 43 ft | 49.5 | 664 ft |
| February | 43.9 | 288 ft | 53.9 | 957 ft |
| March | 51.1 | 771 ft | 61.4 | 1,448 ft |
| April | 58.6 | 1,266 ft | 69.7 | 1,981 ft |
| May | 66.1 | 1,751 ft | 77.0 | 2,442 ft |
| June | 73.2 | 2,203 ft | 83.7 | 2,858 ft |
| July | 76.6 | 2,417 ft | 86.5 | 3,030 ft |
| August | 75.9 | 2,373 ft | 86.0 | 3,000 ft |
| September | 70.3 | 2,020 ft | 81.4 | 2,716 ft |
| October | 59.8 | 1,344 ft | 71.4 | 2,089 ft |
| November | 49.4 | 658 ft | 60.6 | 1,396 ft |
| December | 43.0 | 227 ft | 52.2 | 844 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 KBFZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,032 ft — the air behaves like 3,061 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,033 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 KBFZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Albertville Regional/Thomas J Brumlik Field reaches roughly 3,030 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 KBFZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 43 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,417 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,032 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Albertville Regional/Thomas J Brumlik Field?
1,032 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBFZ (ICAO) / BFZ (FAA), in Albertville, Alabama.