Miami, Florida · field elev 9 ft
Density Altitude at Miami International (KMIA)
Miami International sits at 9 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,005 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 | 67.4 | 577 ft | 75.7 | 1,108 ft |
| February | 69.8 | 731 ft | 77.7 | 1,234 ft |
| March | 72.1 | 879 ft | 79.8 | 1,366 ft |
| April | 75.9 | 1,120 ft | 83.2 | 1,578 ft |
| May | 79.1 | 1,322 ft | 86.1 | 1,758 ft |
| June | 82.0 | 1,504 ft | 88.4 | 1,900 ft |
| July | 83.3 | 1,585 ft | 89.9 | 1,992 ft |
| August | 83.5 | 1,597 ft | 90.1 | 2,005 ft |
| September | 82.1 | 1,510 ft | 88.5 | 1,906 ft |
| October | 79.2 | 1,328 ft | 85.6 | 1,727 ft |
| November | 73.9 | 993 ft | 80.9 | 1,435 ft |
| December | 70.2 | 757 ft | 77.6 | 1,228 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 KMIA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 9 ft — the air behaves like 1,998 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 10 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KMIA in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Miami International reaches roughly 2,005 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 KMIA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 577 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,597 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 9 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Miami International?
9 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMIA (ICAO) / MIA (FAA), in Miami, Florida.