Eastman, Georgia · field elev 303 ft

Density Altitude at Heart Of Georgia Regional (KEZM)

Heart Of Georgia Regional sits at 303 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,424 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,424 ft station: EASTMAN 1 W · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at EASTMAN 1 W (5 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 48.5 −306 ft 58.7 373 ft
February 51.9 −78 ft 62.5 621 ft
March 58.2 340 ft 69.5 1,074 ft
April 65.0 784 ft 76.6 1,525 ft
May 72.9 1,291 ft 84.0 1,987 ft
June 78.9 1,669 ft 88.9 2,289 ft
July 81.5 1,832 ft 91.1 2,424 ft
August 80.9 1,794 ft 90.4 2,381 ft
September 76.2 1,500 ft 86.2 2,123 ft
October 67.0 913 ft 78.1 1,619 ft
November 57.2 274 ft 68.7 1,022 ft
December 50.8 −152 ft 61.4 550 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 KEZM

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,418 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,418 ft

Field elevation 303 ft — the air behaves like 2,418 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KEZM in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Heart Of Georgia Regional reaches roughly 2,424 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 KEZM on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −306 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,832 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 303 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Heart Of Georgia Regional?

303 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEZM (ICAO) / EZM (FAA), in Eastman, Georgia.