Crestview, Florida · field elev 214 ft
Density Altitude at Bob Sikes (KCEW)
Bob Sikes sits at 214 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,395 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 | 50.6 | −275 ft | 62.7 | 525 ft |
| February | 54.1 | −42 ft | 66.8 | 790 ft |
| March | 60.0 | 348 ft | 73.3 | 1,207 ft |
| April | 66.0 | 739 ft | 79.4 | 1,592 ft |
| May | 73.7 | 1,232 ft | 86.9 | 2,058 ft |
| June | 79.8 | 1,617 ft | 91.1 | 2,315 ft |
| July | 81.8 | 1,742 ft | 92.4 | 2,395 ft |
| August | 81.4 | 1,717 ft | 91.7 | 2,352 ft |
| September | 77.7 | 1,485 ft | 88.6 | 2,162 ft |
| October | 68.3 | 887 ft | 81.1 | 1,698 ft |
| November | 58.1 | 223 ft | 71.6 | 1,098 ft |
| December | 52.6 | −142 ft | 64.6 | 648 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 KCEW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 214 ft — the air behaves like 2,370 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 215 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KCEW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bob Sikes reaches roughly 2,395 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 KCEW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −275 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,742 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 214 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bob Sikes?
214 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCEW (ICAO) / CEW (FAA), in Crestview, Florida.