Enterprise, Alabama · field elev 361 ft

Density Altitude at Enterprise Municipal (KEDN)

Enterprise Municipal sits at 361 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,519 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,519 ft station: ENTERPRISE 4 W · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ENTERPRISE 4 W (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 49.3 −180 ft 61.0 595 ft
February 53.1 74 ft 64.9 849 ft
March 59.6 503 ft 71.9 1,298 ft
April 65.6 894 ft 78.2 1,696 ft
May 73.7 1,412 ft 85.7 2,163 ft
June 79.2 1,759 ft 90.1 2,433 ft
July 81.1 1,878 ft 91.5 2,519 ft
August 80.8 1,859 ft 91.1 2,494 ft
September 77.1 1,627 ft 88.0 2,305 ft
October 68.4 1,074 ft 80.5 1,840 ft
November 58.2 411 ft 70.6 1,215 ft
December 51.5 −33 ft 62.9 719 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 KEDN

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,549 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,549 ft

Field elevation 361 ft — the air behaves like 2,549 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KEDN in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Enterprise Municipal reaches roughly 2,519 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 KEDN on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −180 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,878 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 361 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Enterprise Municipal?

361 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEDN (ICAO) / EDN (FAA), in Enterprise, Alabama.