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.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,295 ft station: LAKELAND 2 · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LAKELAND 2 (0 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 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,283 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,283 ft

Field elevation 142 ft — the air behaves like 2,283 ft.

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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.