Fort Myers, Florida · field elev 17 ft

Density Altitude at Page Field (KFMY)

Page Field sits at 17 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,112 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,112 ft station: FT MYERS PAGE FLD AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at FT MYERS PAGE FLD AP (0 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 64.7 412 ft 75.0 1,073 ft
February 67.3 580 ft 78.0 1,263 ft
March 70.3 773 ft 81.1 1,457 ft
April 74.8 1,060 ft 85.3 1,719 ft
May 79.3 1,344 ft 89.5 1,978 ft
June 82.3 1,532 ft 91.0 2,069 ft
July 83.2 1,588 ft 91.6 2,106 ft
August 83.4 1,601 ft 91.7 2,112 ft
September 82.2 1,526 ft 90.0 2,008 ft
October 78.0 1,263 ft 86.6 1,799 ft
November 71.5 850 ft 81.3 1,470 ft
December 67.3 580 ft 77.3 1,219 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 KFMY

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,131 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,131 ft

Field elevation 17 ft — the air behaves like 2,131 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KFMY in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Page Field reaches roughly 2,112 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 KFMY on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 412 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,601 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 17 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Page Field?

17 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFMY (ICAO) / FMY (FAA), in Fort Myers, Florida.