Augusta, Georgia · field elev 422 ft

Density Altitude at Daniel Field (KDNL)

Daniel Field sits at 422 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,714 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,714 ft station: AUGUSTA DANIEL FLD AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at AUGUSTA DANIEL FLD 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 49.0 −125 ft 58.1 480 ft
February 52.4 103 ft 62.3 755 ft
March 59.2 552 ft 69.4 1,213 ft
April 67.0 1,059 ft 77.7 1,740 ft
May 74.7 1,551 ft 85.1 2,201 ft
June 81.0 1,946 ft 90.7 2,544 ft
July 84.0 2,133 ft 93.5 2,714 ft
August 82.6 2,046 ft 91.9 2,617 ft
September 77.8 1,746 ft 87.1 2,324 ft
October 68.1 1,130 ft 77.8 1,746 ft
November 57.9 467 ft 67.7 1,104 ft
December 51.1 16 ft 60.2 618 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,745 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,745 ft

Field elevation 422 ft — the air behaves like 2,745 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KDNL in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Daniel Field reaches roughly 2,714 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 KDNL on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −125 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,133 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 422 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Daniel Field?

422 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDNL (ICAO) / DNL (FAA), in Augusta, Georgia.