Compton, California · field elev 99 ft
Density Altitude at Compton/Woodley (KCPM)
Compton/Woodley sits at 99 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,407 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 | 58.3 | 94 ft | 67.3 | 681 ft |
| February | 58.7 | 121 ft | 66.8 | 649 ft |
| March | 60.3 | 226 ft | 67.8 | 713 ft |
| April | 62.3 | 357 ft | 69.7 | 836 ft |
| May | 64.6 | 506 ft | 70.7 | 900 ft |
| June | 67.3 | 681 ft | 73.1 | 1,053 ft |
| July | 70.9 | 913 ft | 77.2 | 1,313 ft |
| August | 72.0 | 983 ft | 78.7 | 1,407 ft |
| September | 71.5 | 951 ft | 78.5 | 1,395 ft |
| October | 68.1 | 733 ft | 76.0 | 1,237 ft |
| November | 62.6 | 376 ft | 71.7 | 964 ft |
| December | 57.6 | 48 ft | 66.4 | 623 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 KCPM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 99 ft — the air behaves like 1,426 ft.
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Hawthorne · elev 66 ft
- KLGB — Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
Long Beach · elev 60 ft
- KTOA — Zamperini Field
Torrance · elev 103 ft
- KLAX — Los Angeles International
Los Angeles · elev 128 ft
- KSMO — Santa Monica Municipal
Santa Monica · elev 170 ft
- KFUL — Fullerton Municipal
Fullerton · elev 96 ft
- KEMT — San Gabriel Valley
El Monte · elev 296 ft
- KBUR — Bob Hope
Burbank · elev 778 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KCPM in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Compton/Woodley reaches roughly 1,407 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 KCPM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 48 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 983 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 99 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Compton/Woodley?
99 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCPM (ICAO) / CPM (FAA), in Compton, California.