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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 401 ft — the air behaves like 2,659 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 402 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 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.