Bartow, Florida · field elev 125 ft
Density Altitude at Bartow Exec (KBOW)
Bartow Exec sits at 125 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,256 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 | 61.2 | 317 ft | 72.9 | 1,072 ft |
| February | 64.0 | 500 ft | 75.9 | 1,262 ft |
| March | 67.7 | 739 ft | 79.7 | 1,502 ft |
| April | 72.5 | 1,047 ft | 84.2 | 1,782 ft |
| May | 77.6 | 1,370 ft | 88.7 | 2,060 ft |
| June | 81.1 | 1,589 ft | 90.9 | 2,195 ft |
| July | 82.3 | 1,664 ft | 91.9 | 2,256 ft |
| August | 82.3 | 1,664 ft | 91.7 | 2,244 ft |
| September | 80.7 | 1,564 ft | 89.7 | 2,121 ft |
| October | 75.5 | 1,237 ft | 85.2 | 1,844 ft |
| November | 68.3 | 778 ft | 79.0 | 1,458 ft |
| December | 63.6 | 474 ft | 74.7 | 1,186 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 KBOW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 125 ft — the air behaves like 2,262 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 126 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 KBOW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bartow Exec reaches roughly 2,256 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 KBOW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 317 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,664 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 125 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bartow Exec?
125 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBOW (ICAO) / BOW (FAA), in Bartow, Florida.