Fitzgerald, Georgia · field elev 365 ft
Density Altitude at Fitzgerald Municipal (KFZG)
Fitzgerald Municipal sits at 365 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,578 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 | 49.3 | −175 ft | 60.1 | 541 ft |
| February | 52.7 | 52 ft | 64.1 | 802 ft |
| March | 58.9 | 462 ft | 70.6 | 1,220 ft |
| April | 65.6 | 899 ft | 78.0 | 1,689 ft |
| May | 73.5 | 1,405 ft | 84.8 | 2,112 ft |
| June | 79.6 | 1,789 ft | 89.4 | 2,395 ft |
| July | 82.5 | 1,970 ft | 92.4 | 2,578 ft |
| August | 81.1 | 1,883 ft | 90.8 | 2,481 ft |
| September | 76.3 | 1,582 ft | 86.8 | 2,236 ft |
| October | 67.5 | 1,021 ft | 79.5 | 1,783 ft |
| November | 57.4 | 364 ft | 69.3 | 1,137 ft |
| December | 51.5 | −28 ft | 62.5 | 698 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 KFZG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 365 ft — the air behaves like 2,554 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 366 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KFZG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fitzgerald Municipal reaches roughly 2,578 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 KFZG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −175 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,970 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 365 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fitzgerald Municipal?
365 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFZG (ICAO) / FZG (FAA), in Fitzgerald, Georgia.