Fernandina Beach, Florida · field elev 16 ft

Density Altitude at Fernandina Beach Municipal (KFHB)

Fernandina Beach Municipal sits at 16 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,050 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,050 ft station: FERNANDINA BEACH · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at FERNANDINA BEACH (4 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 54.9 −233 ft 64.3 385 ft
February 57.6 −54 ft 66.6 534 ft
March 63.2 313 ft 72.2 894 ft
April 68.6 663 ft 77.4 1,224 ft
May 75.8 1,123 ft 83.9 1,631 ft
June 80.7 1,431 ft 88.3 1,903 ft
July 82.8 1,562 ft 90.7 2,050 ft
August 82.2 1,525 ft 89.5 1,976 ft
September 79.6 1,362 ft 86.0 1,761 ft
October 72.7 926 ft 80.1 1,393 ft
November 64.3 385 ft 72.4 906 ft
December 57.8 −41 ft 66.3 514 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 KFHB

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,068 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,068 ft

Field elevation 16 ft — the air behaves like 2,068 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KFHB in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fernandina Beach Municipal reaches roughly 2,050 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 KFHB on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −233 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,562 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 16 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Fernandina Beach Municipal?

16 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFHB (ICAO) / FHB (FAA), in Fernandina Beach, Florida.