Fort Lauderdale, Florida · field elev 65 ft
Density Altitude at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (KFLL)
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International sits at 65 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,067 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 | 68.3 | 704 ft | 75.6 | 1,170 ft |
| February | 70.3 | 832 ft | 77.4 | 1,284 ft |
| March | 72.6 | 979 ft | 79.7 | 1,428 ft |
| April | 76.4 | 1,221 ft | 82.9 | 1,628 ft |
| May | 79.7 | 1,428 ft | 85.8 | 1,808 ft |
| June | 82.5 | 1,603 ft | 88.4 | 1,969 ft |
| July | 83.8 | 1,684 ft | 90.0 | 2,067 ft |
| August | 84.0 | 1,697 ft | 90.0 | 2,067 ft |
| September | 82.7 | 1,616 ft | 88.3 | 1,962 ft |
| October | 79.9 | 1,441 ft | 85.4 | 1,783 ft |
| November | 74.6 | 1,107 ft | 80.8 | 1,497 ft |
| December | 71.2 | 890 ft | 77.7 | 1,303 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 KFLL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 65 ft — the air behaves like 2,067 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 66 ft
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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
Nearby Florida fields
- KHWO — North Perry
Hollywood · elev 9 ft
- KFXE — Fort Lauderdale Exec
Fort Lauderdale · elev 13 ft
- KPMP — Pompano Beach Airpark
Pompano Beach · elev 19 ft
- KOPF — Miami-Opa Locka Exec
Miami · elev 8 ft
- KMIA — Miami International
Miami · elev 9 ft
- KBCT — Boca Raton
Boca Raton · elev 13 ft
- KTMB — Miami Exec
Miami · elev 10 ft
- KLNA — Palm Beach County Park
West Palm Beach · elev 14 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KFLL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International reaches roughly 2,067 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 KFLL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 704 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,697 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 65 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International?
65 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFLL (ICAO) / FLL (FAA), in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.