Dublin, Georgia · field elev 311 ft
Density Altitude at W H 'Bud' Barron (KDBN)
W H 'Bud' Barron sits at 311 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,610 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 | 46.7 | −418 ft | 58.3 | 356 ft |
| February | 50.0 | −195 ft | 62.0 | 599 ft |
| March | 57.3 | 290 ft | 70.7 | 1,160 ft |
| April | 64.5 | 761 ft | 78.3 | 1,641 ft |
| May | 72.5 | 1,275 ft | 85.6 | 2,096 ft |
| June | 79.2 | 1,698 ft | 90.7 | 2,409 ft |
| July | 82.5 | 1,904 ft | 94.0 | 2,610 ft |
| August | 81.3 | 1,829 ft | 92.2 | 2,500 ft |
| September | 75.7 | 1,478 ft | 87.0 | 2,182 ft |
| October | 65.4 | 819 ft | 77.9 | 1,616 ft |
| November | 55.3 | 158 ft | 68.5 | 1,019 ft |
| December | 48.8 | −276 ft | 60.6 | 507 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 KDBN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 311 ft — the air behaves like 2,610 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 312 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 KDBN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at W H 'Bud' Barron reaches roughly 2,610 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 KDBN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −418 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,904 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 311 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of W H 'Bud' Barron?
311 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDBN (ICAO) / DBN (FAA), in Dublin, Georgia.