Huntingdon, Tennessee · field elev 497 ft

Density Altitude at Sgt Lee Russell Carroll County (KHZD)

Sgt Lee Russell Carroll County sits at 497 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,544 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,544 ft station: HUNTINGDON WTP · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at HUNTINGDON WTP (6 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 37.6 −808 ft 47.0 −167 ft
February 41.2 −561 ft 51.8 156 ft
March 49.7 15 ft 61.1 769 ft
April 59.2 645 ft 71.3 1,427 ft
May 68.2 1,229 ft 79.1 1,919 ft
June 76.0 1,725 ft 86.3 2,366 ft
July 79.3 1,932 ft 89.2 2,544 ft
August 78.1 1,857 ft 88.8 2,519 ft
September 71.2 1,420 ft 83.1 2,168 ft
October 59.8 684 ft 72.2 1,484 ft
November 48.5 −66 ft 59.8 684 ft
December 40.6 −602 ft 50.1 42 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 KHZD

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,532 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,532 ft

Field elevation 497 ft — the air behaves like 2,532 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KHZD in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sgt Lee Russell Carroll County reaches roughly 2,544 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 KHZD on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −808 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,932 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 497 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Sgt Lee Russell Carroll County?

497 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHZD (ICAO) / HZD (FAA), in Huntingdon, Tennessee.