Atlanta, Georgia · field elev 808 ft
Density Altitude at Atlanta Regional Falcon Field (KFFC)
Atlanta Regional Falcon Field sits at 808 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,032 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 | 44.9 | 77 ft | 55.7 | 799 ft |
| February | 48.7 | 333 ft | 60.3 | 1,100 ft |
| March | 55.3 | 772 ft | 67.9 | 1,591 ft |
| April | 62.4 | 1,237 ft | 75.4 | 2,068 ft |
| May | 70.4 | 1,751 ft | 82.6 | 2,517 ft |
| June | 77.5 | 2,199 ft | 88.2 | 2,861 ft |
| July | 80.8 | 2,405 ft | 91.0 | 3,032 ft |
| August | 79.8 | 2,343 ft | 89.9 | 2,965 ft |
| September | 74.1 | 1,986 ft | 85.1 | 2,671 ft |
| October | 63.6 | 1,315 ft | 75.9 | 2,099 ft |
| November | 53.2 | 633 ft | 65.8 | 1,457 ft |
| December | 47.2 | 233 ft | 58.1 | 957 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 KFFC
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 808 ft — the air behaves like 3,032 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 809 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KFFC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Atlanta Regional Falcon Field reaches roughly 3,032 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 KFFC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 77 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,405 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 808 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Atlanta Regional Falcon Field?
808 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFFC (ICAO) / FFC (FAA), in Atlanta, Georgia.