Demopolis, Alabama · field elev 112 ft

Density Altitude at Demopolis Regional (KDYA)

Demopolis Regional sits at 112 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,246 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,246 ft station: DEMOPOLIS L&D · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DEMOPOLIS L&D (6 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 45.3 −760 ft 56.7 5 ft
February 48.9 −516 ft 61.0 288 ft
March 56.4 −15 ft 69.2 820 ft
April 63.7 464 ft 76.6 1,291 ft
May 72.1 1,005 ft 84.3 1,773 ft
June 78.6 1,417 ft 89.5 2,093 ft
July 81.4 1,592 ft 92.0 2,246 ft
August 80.9 1,561 ft 91.4 2,210 ft
September 76.1 1,259 ft 87.0 1,940 ft
October 65.2 561 ft 77.5 1,348 ft
November 54.2 −161 ft 66.7 659 ft
December 47.6 −604 ft 58.9 150 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 2,246 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,246 ft

Field elevation 112 ft — the air behaves like 2,246 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KDYA in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Demopolis Regional reaches roughly 2,246 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 KDYA on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −760 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,592 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 112 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Demopolis Regional?

112 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDYA (ICAO) / DYA (FAA), in Demopolis, Alabama.