Leesburg, Florida · field elev 76 ft

Density Altitude at Leesburg International (KLEE)

Leesburg International sits at 76 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,184 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,184 ft station: LEESBURG MUNI AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LEESBURG MUNI AP (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 59.4 138 ft 69.9 820 ft
February 62.6 348 ft 73.3 1,037 ft
March 66.6 608 ft 77.3 1,291 ft
April 72.2 967 ft 82.7 1,629 ft
May 77.9 1,329 ft 88.1 1,963 ft
June 81.9 1,579 ft 90.7 2,123 ft
July 83.0 1,648 ft 91.1 2,147 ft
August 83.3 1,667 ft 91.7 2,184 ft
September 81.4 1,548 ft 89.7 2,062 ft
October 75.3 1,164 ft 84.5 1,741 ft
November 67.2 646 ft 77.3 1,291 ft
December 62.2 322 ft 72.4 980 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 KLEE

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,202 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,202 ft

Field elevation 76 ft — the air behaves like 2,202 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KLEE in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Leesburg International reaches roughly 2,184 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 KLEE on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 138 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,667 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 76 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Leesburg International?

76 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLEE (ICAO) / LEE (FAA), in Leesburg, Florida.