Lakeland, Florida · field elev 142 ft
Density Altitude at Lakeland Linder International (KLAL)
Lakeland Linder International sits at 142 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,295 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 | 62.2 | 403 ft | 73.7 | 1,144 ft |
| February | 65.0 | 585 ft | 76.7 | 1,334 ft |
| March | 68.3 | 799 ft | 80.2 | 1,554 ft |
| April | 73.2 | 1,112 ft | 85.1 | 1,859 ft |
| May | 78.2 | 1,428 ft | 89.5 | 2,130 ft |
| June | 81.8 | 1,654 ft | 91.3 | 2,240 ft |
| July | 83.2 | 1,741 ft | 92.1 | 2,289 ft |
| August | 83.3 | 1,747 ft | 92.2 | 2,295 ft |
| September | 81.7 | 1,648 ft | 90.3 | 2,179 ft |
| October | 76.4 | 1,315 ft | 85.9 | 1,908 ft |
| November | 69.2 | 856 ft | 79.8 | 1,529 ft |
| December | 64.8 | 572 ft | 75.6 | 1,264 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 KLAL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 142 ft — the air behaves like 2,283 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 143 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 KLAL in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lakeland Linder International reaches roughly 2,295 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 KLAL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 403 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,747 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 142 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lakeland Linder International?
142 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLAL (ICAO) / LAL (FAA), in Lakeland, Florida.