Bessemer, Alabama · field elev 700 ft
Density Altitude at Bessemer Ntl (KEKY)
Bessemer Ntl sits at 700 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,974 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 | 44.7 | −70 ft | 54.8 | 606 ft |
| February | 49.0 | 220 ft | 60.1 | 954 ft |
| March | 56.5 | 718 ft | 68.0 | 1,465 ft |
| April | 63.6 | 1,182 ft | 76.1 | 1,979 ft |
| May | 71.9 | 1,714 ft | 83.4 | 2,435 ft |
| June | 78.7 | 2,142 ft | 89.6 | 2,815 ft |
| July | 81.7 | 2,329 ft | 92.2 | 2,974 ft |
| August | 81.1 | 2,292 ft | 92.0 | 2,961 ft |
| September | 75.8 | 1,961 ft | 87.2 | 2,669 ft |
| October | 64.3 | 1,227 ft | 76.3 | 1,992 ft |
| November | 53.3 | 507 ft | 64.9 | 1,266 ft |
| December | 46.9 | 78 ft | 57.0 | 751 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 KEKY
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 700 ft — the air behaves like 2,961 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 701 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 KEKY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bessemer Ntl reaches roughly 2,974 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 KEKY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −70 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,329 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 700 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bessemer Ntl?
700 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEKY (ICAO) / EKY (FAA), in Bessemer, Alabama.