Dover, Delaware · field elev 29 ft
Density Altitude at Dover AFB (KDOV)
Dover AFB sits at 29 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,832 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 | 36.0 | −1,503 ft | 44.4 | −924 ft |
| February | 38.2 | −1,350 ft | 47.4 | −720 ft |
| March | 45.0 | −883 ft | 54.5 | −244 ft |
| April | 55.5 | −177 ft | 66.0 | 511 ft |
| May | 64.4 | 407 ft | 74.4 | 1,050 ft |
| June | 73.2 | 973 ft | 82.7 | 1,572 ft |
| July | 77.9 | 1,271 ft | 86.9 | 1,832 ft |
| August | 76.2 | 1,164 ft | 85.1 | 1,721 ft |
| September | 70.1 | 775 ft | 79.2 | 1,353 ft |
| October | 59.2 | 67 ft | 68.9 | 698 ft |
| November | 48.7 | −633 ft | 58.0 | −12 ft |
| December | 40.3 | −1,205 ft | 48.6 | −639 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 KDOV
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 29 ft — the air behaves like 1,838 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 30 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 KDOV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dover AFB reaches roughly 1,832 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 KDOV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,503 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,271 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 29 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dover AFB?
29 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDOV (ICAO) / DOV (FAA), in Dover, Delaware.