Daytona Beach, Florida · field elev 34 ft
Density Altitude at Daytona Beach International (KDAB)
Daytona Beach International sits at 34 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,041 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 | 58.8 | 47 ft | 69.0 | 711 ft |
| February | 61.4 | 218 ft | 71.7 | 884 ft |
| March | 65.2 | 465 ft | 75.5 | 1,126 ft |
| April | 70.2 | 788 ft | 80.2 | 1,422 ft |
| May | 75.6 | 1,132 ft | 85.0 | 1,721 ft |
| June | 80.2 | 1,422 ft | 88.6 | 1,943 ft |
| July | 81.9 | 1,528 ft | 90.2 | 2,041 ft |
| August | 81.9 | 1,528 ft | 89.8 | 2,017 ft |
| September | 80.1 | 1,415 ft | 87.3 | 1,863 ft |
| October | 74.4 | 1,056 ft | 82.2 | 1,547 ft |
| November | 67.0 | 582 ft | 76.1 | 1,164 ft |
| December | 61.8 | 244 ft | 71.5 | 871 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 KDAB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 34 ft — the air behaves like 2,029 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 35 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 KDAB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Daytona Beach International reaches roughly 2,041 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 KDAB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 47 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,528 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 34 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Daytona Beach International?
34 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDAB (ICAO) / DAB (FAA), in Daytona Beach, Florida.