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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 112 ft — the air behaves like 2,246 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 113 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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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Statesboro · elev 187 ft
- KLHW — Wright Aaf (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional
Fort Stewart (Hinesville) · elev 47 ft
- KVDI — Vidalia Regional
Vidalia · elev 274 ft
- KJYL — Plantation Airpark
Sylvania · elev 190 ft
- KSAV — Savannah/Hilton Head International
Savannah · elev 50 ft
- KSBO — East Georgia Regional
Swainsboro · elev 327 ft
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.