Nashville, Tennessee · field elev 599 ft
Density Altitude at Nashville International (KBNA)
Nashville International sits at 599 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,772 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 | 39.6 | −544 ft | 49.1 | 101 ft |
| February | 43.4 | −284 ft | 53.8 | 415 ft |
| March | 51.5 | 262 ft | 62.7 | 999 ft |
| April | 60.8 | 875 ft | 72.6 | 1,635 ft |
| May | 69.3 | 1,424 ft | 80.4 | 2,125 ft |
| June | 77.1 | 1,919 ft | 87.7 | 2,576 ft |
| July | 80.7 | 2,144 ft | 90.9 | 2,772 ft |
| August | 79.7 | 2,081 ft | 90.4 | 2,741 ft |
| September | 73.1 | 1,666 ft | 84.4 | 2,373 ft |
| October | 61.7 | 934 ft | 73.5 | 1,692 ft |
| November | 50.3 | 182 ft | 61.4 | 914 ft |
| December | 42.7 | −332 ft | 52.2 | 308 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 KBNA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 599 ft — the air behaves like 2,778 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 600 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 KBNA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Nashville International reaches roughly 2,772 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 KBNA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −544 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,144 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 599 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Nashville International?
599 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBNA (ICAO) / BNA (FAA), in Nashville, Tennessee.