Orlando, Florida · field elev 96 ft
Density Altitude at Orlando International (KMCO)
Orlando International sits at 96 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,227 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 | 60.6 | 242 ft | 71.8 | 966 ft |
| February | 63.6 | 438 ft | 74.9 | 1,164 ft |
| March | 67.3 | 678 ft | 78.9 | 1,416 ft |
| April | 72.2 | 992 ft | 83.6 | 1,710 ft |
| May | 77.3 | 1,315 ft | 88.4 | 2,006 ft |
| June | 81.2 | 1,560 ft | 90.8 | 2,153 ft |
| July | 82.6 | 1,647 ft | 92.0 | 2,227 ft |
| August | 82.6 | 1,647 ft | 91.6 | 2,202 ft |
| September | 81.0 | 1,548 ft | 89.6 | 2,080 ft |
| October | 75.5 | 1,202 ft | 84.7 | 1,778 ft |
| November | 68.2 | 736 ft | 78.3 | 1,378 ft |
| December | 63.3 | 418 ft | 73.8 | 1,094 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 KMCO
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 96 ft — the air behaves like 2,227 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 97 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 KMCO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Orlando International reaches roughly 2,227 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 KMCO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 242 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,647 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 96 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Orlando International?
96 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMCO (ICAO) / MCO (FAA), in Orlando, Florida.