Destin, Florida · field elev 23 ft
Density Altitude at Destin Exec (KDTS)
Destin Exec sits at 23 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,071 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 | 54.2 | −271 ft | 63.1 | 315 ft |
| February | 56.9 | −92 ft | 65.8 | 491 ft |
| March | 62.2 | 256 ft | 70.7 | 806 ft |
| April | 68.1 | 639 ft | 76.2 | 1,156 ft |
| May | 75.8 | 1,131 ft | 83.5 | 1,614 ft |
| June | 81.5 | 1,490 ft | 88.9 | 1,948 ft |
| July | 83.6 | 1,620 ft | 90.9 | 2,071 ft |
| August | 83.2 | 1,596 ft | 90.6 | 2,052 ft |
| September | 80.5 | 1,427 ft | 88.5 | 1,923 ft |
| October | 72.1 | 896 ft | 80.9 | 1,452 ft |
| November | 62.6 | 283 ft | 72.1 | 896 ft |
| December | 56.6 | −112 ft | 65.6 | 478 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 KDTS
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 23 ft — the air behaves like 2,077 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 24 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 KDTS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Destin Exec reaches roughly 2,071 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 KDTS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −271 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,620 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 23 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Destin Exec?
23 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDTS (ICAO) / DTS (FAA), in Destin, Florida.