Alexandria, Louisiana · field elev 112 ft
Density Altitude at Esler Regional (KESF)
Esler Regional sits at 112 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,344 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 | 48.3 | −557 ft | 59.9 | 216 ft |
| February | 52.2 | −295 ft | 64.2 | 497 ft |
| March | 59.2 | 170 ft | 71.5 | 967 ft |
| April | 65.6 | 587 ft | 78.1 | 1,385 ft |
| May | 73.2 | 1,075 ft | 85.1 | 1,822 ft |
| June | 79.5 | 1,473 ft | 90.8 | 2,173 ft |
| July | 82.0 | 1,630 ft | 93.1 | 2,313 ft |
| August | 81.9 | 1,623 ft | 93.6 | 2,344 ft |
| September | 76.9 | 1,310 ft | 89.2 | 2,075 ft |
| October | 66.5 | 646 ft | 80.0 | 1,505 ft |
| November | 56.2 | −28 ft | 69.4 | 832 ft |
| December | 50.1 | −435 ft | 61.9 | 347 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 KESF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 112 ft — the air behaves like 2,368 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 113 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 KESF in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Esler Regional reaches roughly 2,344 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 KESF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −557 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,630 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 Esler Regional?
112 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KESF (ICAO) / ESF (FAA), in Alexandria, Louisiana.