Baton Rouge, Louisiana · field elev 70 ft
Density Altitude at Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (KBTR)
Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field sits at 70 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,207 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 | 52.0 | −360 ft | 62.3 | 321 ft |
| February | 55.9 | −100 ft | 66.6 | 600 ft |
| March | 62.0 | 301 ft | 73.0 | 1,011 ft |
| April | 68.0 | 691 ft | 79.1 | 1,397 ft |
| May | 75.5 | 1,170 ft | 85.8 | 1,814 ft |
| June | 81.0 | 1,516 ft | 90.5 | 2,103 ft |
| July | 82.9 | 1,634 ft | 91.9 | 2,189 ft |
| August | 82.8 | 1,628 ft | 92.2 | 2,207 ft |
| September | 78.8 | 1,378 ft | 88.7 | 1,993 ft |
| October | 69.5 | 787 ft | 80.9 | 1,510 ft |
| November | 59.4 | 131 ft | 71.0 | 883 ft |
| December | 53.8 | −240 ft | 64.3 | 451 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 KBTR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 70 ft — the air behaves like 2,195 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 71 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 KBTR in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field reaches roughly 2,207 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 KBTR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −360 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,634 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 70 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field?
70 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBTR (ICAO) / BTR (FAA), in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.