Douglas, Georgia · field elev 257 ft
Density Altitude at Douglas Municipal (KDQH)
Douglas Municipal sits at 257 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,429 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 | 49.3 | −309 ft | 60.4 | 427 ft |
| February | 52.8 | −75 ft | 64.3 | 682 ft |
| March | 59.1 | 342 ft | 71.5 | 1,145 ft |
| April | 65.8 | 779 ft | 78.5 | 1,588 ft |
| May | 73.8 | 1,291 ft | 85.9 | 2,049 ft |
| June | 79.7 | 1,663 ft | 90.4 | 2,325 ft |
| July | 81.8 | 1,794 ft | 92.1 | 2,429 ft |
| August | 81.2 | 1,757 ft | 91.1 | 2,368 ft |
| September | 76.7 | 1,475 ft | 86.9 | 2,110 ft |
| October | 67.5 | 888 ft | 79.0 | 1,619 ft |
| November | 57.5 | 237 ft | 69.6 | 1,023 ft |
| December | 51.8 | −142 ft | 63.1 | 604 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 KDQH
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 257 ft — the air behaves like 2,423 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 258 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 KDQH in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Douglas Municipal reaches roughly 2,429 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 KDQH on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −309 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,794 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 257 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Douglas Municipal?
257 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDQH (ICAO) / DQH (FAA), in Douglas, Georgia.