Dothan, Alabama · field elev 401 ft

Density Altitude at Dothan Regional (KDHN)

Dothan Regional sits at 401 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,677 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,677 ft station: DOTHAN RGNL AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DOTHAN RGNL AP (0 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 50.8 −30 ft 61.7 690 ft
February 54.6 223 ft 65.8 956 ft
March 60.8 631 ft 72.9 1,411 ft
April 67.2 1,046 ft 79.3 1,814 ft
May 75.6 1,582 ft 87.2 2,304 ft
June 81.1 1,927 ft 91.3 2,555 ft
July 83.0 2,045 ft 93.3 2,677 ft
August 82.0 1,983 ft 92.0 2,598 ft
September 77.9 1,727 ft 88.4 2,378 ft
October 68.9 1,155 ft 80.8 1,908 ft
November 58.9 507 ft 71.1 1,296 ft
December 53.1 123 ft 63.8 827 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 KDHN

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,659 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,659 ft

Field elevation 401 ft — the air behaves like 2,659 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KDHN in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dothan Regional reaches roughly 2,677 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 KDHN on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −30 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,045 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 401 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Dothan Regional?

401 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDHN (ICAO) / DHN (FAA), in Dothan, Alabama.