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.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,032 ft station: ATLANTA · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ATLANTA (1 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,032 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,032 ft

Field elevation 808 ft — the air behaves like 3,032 ft.

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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.