Waynesboro, Georgia · field elev 309 ft
Density Altitude at Burke County (KBXG)
Burke County sits at 309 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,480 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 | 46.0 | −468 ft | 57.9 | 327 ft |
| February | 49.4 | −238 ft | 62.1 | 603 ft |
| March | 56.0 | 202 ft | 69.3 | 1,068 ft |
| April | 63.2 | 674 ft | 76.6 | 1,532 ft |
| May | 71.2 | 1,190 ft | 83.6 | 1,970 ft |
| June | 78.1 | 1,626 ft | 89.2 | 2,315 ft |
| July | 81.2 | 1,820 ft | 91.9 | 2,480 ft |
| August | 79.9 | 1,739 ft | 90.4 | 2,388 ft |
| September | 74.8 | 1,418 ft | 85.7 | 2,100 ft |
| October | 64.5 | 759 ft | 77.2 | 1,570 ft |
| November | 54.2 | 83 ft | 67.5 | 952 ft |
| December | 48.0 | −332 ft | 60.1 | 472 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 KBXG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 309 ft — the air behaves like 2,486 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 310 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 KBXG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Burke County reaches roughly 2,480 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 KBXG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −468 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,820 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 309 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Burke County?
309 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBXG (ICAO) / BXG (FAA), in Waynesboro, Georgia.