Jesup, Georgia · field elev 108 ft
Density Altitude at Jesup-Wayne County (KJES)
Jesup-Wayne County sits at 108 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,296 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 | 48.3 | −562 ft | 61.8 | 335 ft |
| February | 52.2 | −299 ft | 66.5 | 641 ft |
| March | 57.4 | 46 ft | 72.3 | 1,013 ft |
| April | 64.5 | 511 ft | 79.1 | 1,443 ft |
| May | 71.3 | 949 ft | 85.2 | 1,824 ft |
| June | 77.9 | 1,368 ft | 89.9 | 2,113 ft |
| July | 80.9 | 1,556 ft | 92.9 | 2,296 ft |
| August | 79.8 | 1,487 ft | 91.2 | 2,192 ft |
| September | 75.4 | 1,210 ft | 86.4 | 1,898 ft |
| October | 66.4 | 634 ft | 79.5 | 1,468 ft |
| November | 57.1 | 26 ft | 71.8 | 981 ft |
| December | 51.3 | −360 ft | 65.2 | 556 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 KJES
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 108 ft — the air behaves like 2,302 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 109 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
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KJES in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jesup-Wayne County reaches roughly 2,296 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 KJES on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −562 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,556 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 108 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Jesup-Wayne County?
108 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KJES (ICAO) / JES (FAA), in Jesup, Georgia.