Headland, Alabama · field elev 359 ft
Density Altitude at Headland Municipal (KHDL)
Headland Municipal sits at 359 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,595 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 | 49.4 | −176 ft | 60.5 | 560 ft |
| February | 53.1 | 71 ft | 64.8 | 840 ft |
| March | 59.8 | 514 ft | 72.2 | 1,315 ft |
| April | 66.2 | 930 ft | 79.0 | 1,744 ft |
| May | 74.7 | 1,473 ft | 86.6 | 2,216 ft |
| June | 80.2 | 1,819 ft | 91.0 | 2,486 ft |
| July | 82.2 | 1,944 ft | 92.8 | 2,595 ft |
| August | 81.2 | 1,882 ft | 91.7 | 2,528 ft |
| September | 77.4 | 1,644 ft | 88.5 | 2,333 ft |
| October | 67.9 | 1,040 ft | 79.9 | 1,800 ft |
| November | 58.4 | 422 ft | 70.3 | 1,193 ft |
| December | 51.8 | −15 ft | 62.7 | 703 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 KHDL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 359 ft — the air behaves like 2,607 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 360 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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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 KHDL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Headland Municipal reaches roughly 2,595 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 KHDL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −176 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,944 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 359 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Headland Municipal?
359 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHDL (ICAO) / HDL (FAA), in Headland, Alabama.