Macon, Georgia · field elev 437 ft

Density Altitude at Macon Downtown (KMAC)

Macon Downtown sits at 437 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,733 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,733 ft station: MACON MIDDLE GA RGNL AP · 11 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MACON MIDDLE GA RGNL AP (11 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 47.6 −201 ft 59.3 577 ft
February 51.2 41 ft 63.4 845 ft
March 57.7 472 ft 70.6 1,308 ft
April 64.5 916 ft 77.9 1,771 ft
May 72.9 1,455 ft 85.8 2,262 ft
June 79.5 1,871 ft 90.9 2,575 ft
July 82.5 2,058 ft 93.5 2,733 ft
August 81.4 1,989 ft 92.2 2,654 ft
September 76.2 1,664 ft 87.6 2,373 ft
October 66.0 1,013 ft 78.9 1,833 ft
November 55.8 347 ft 69.1 1,213 ft
December 49.5 −73 ft 61.3 708 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 KMAC

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,763 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,763 ft

Field elevation 437 ft — the air behaves like 2,763 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KMAC in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Macon Downtown reaches roughly 2,733 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 KMAC on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −201 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,058 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 437 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Macon Downtown?

437 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMAC (ICAO) / MAC (FAA), in Macon, Georgia.