Claxton, Georgia · field elev 112 ft

Density Altitude at Claxton-Evans County (KCWV)

Claxton-Evans County sits at 112 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,264 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,264 ft station: GLENNVILLE 3NW · 15 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GLENNVILLE 3NW (15 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 49.0 −509 ft 60.6 262 ft
February 52.5 −274 ft 64.7 529 ft
March 58.7 137 ft 71.3 954 ft
April 65.5 581 ft 78.6 1,417 ft
May 72.9 1,056 ft 85.2 1,828 ft
June 79.3 1,461 ft 90.1 2,130 ft
July 81.9 1,623 ft 92.3 2,264 ft
August 81.1 1,573 ft 91.2 2,197 ft
September 76.4 1,278 ft 86.6 1,915 ft
October 67.1 684 ft 78.9 1,436 ft
November 57.8 77 ft 69.9 864 ft
December 51.4 −348 ft 62.8 405 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 KCWV

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,246 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,246 ft

Field elevation 112 ft — the air behaves like 2,246 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KCWV in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Claxton-Evans County reaches roughly 2,264 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 KCWV on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −509 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,623 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 112 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Claxton-Evans County?

112 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCWV (ICAO) / CWV (FAA), in Claxton, Georgia.