Burbank, California · field elev 778 ft
Density Altitude at Bob Hope (KBUR)
Bob Hope sits at 778 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,868 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 | 56.1 | 788 ft | 67.0 | 1,497 ft |
| February | 56.6 | 821 ft | 66.8 | 1,484 ft |
| March | 59.3 | 998 ft | 69.5 | 1,657 ft |
| April | 62.3 | 1,193 ft | 72.7 | 1,860 ft |
| May | 66.1 | 1,439 ft | 75.5 | 2,037 ft |
| June | 70.1 | 1,695 ft | 80.3 | 2,338 ft |
| July | 75.6 | 2,043 ft | 86.7 | 2,733 ft |
| August | 76.9 | 2,125 ft | 88.9 | 2,868 ft |
| September | 74.7 | 1,987 ft | 86.6 | 2,727 ft |
| October | 68.4 | 1,587 ft | 79.4 | 2,281 ft |
| November | 60.7 | 1,089 ft | 72.5 | 1,848 ft |
| December | 55.1 | 722 ft | 66.1 | 1,439 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 KBUR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 778 ft — the air behaves like 2,874 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 779 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 KBUR in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bob Hope reaches roughly 2,868 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 KBUR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 722 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,125 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 778 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bob Hope?
778 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBUR (ICAO) / BUR (FAA), in Burbank, California.