Jasper, Georgia · field elev 1,535 ft
Density Altitude at Pickens County (KJZP)
Pickens County sits at 1,535 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,520 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 | 39.3 | 600 ft | 47.5 | 1,154 ft |
| February | 42.7 | 831 ft | 51.7 | 1,433 ft |
| March | 49.9 | 1,314 ft | 59.8 | 1,964 ft |
| April | 57.8 | 1,833 ft | 68.4 | 2,516 ft |
| May | 65.3 | 2,318 ft | 75.2 | 2,945 ft |
| June | 72.4 | 2,769 ft | 81.6 | 3,342 ft |
| July | 75.7 | 2,976 ft | 84.5 | 3,520 ft |
| August | 74.9 | 2,926 ft | 83.6 | 3,465 ft |
| September | 69.8 | 2,605 ft | 78.8 | 3,169 ft |
| October | 59.4 | 1,938 ft | 69.0 | 2,554 ft |
| November | 49.3 | 1,274 ft | 58.7 | 1,892 ft |
| December | 42.8 | 838 ft | 50.8 | 1,373 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 KJZP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,535 ft — the air behaves like 3,551 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,536 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KJZP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pickens County reaches roughly 3,520 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 KJZP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 600 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,976 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,535 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pickens County?
1,535 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KJZP (ICAO) / JZP (FAA), in Jasper, Georgia.