Marina, California · field elev 137 ft
Density Altitude at Marina Municipal (KOAR)
Marina Municipal sits at 137 ft, and even a typical September afternoon (75 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,201 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 | 52.3 | −257 ft | 63.4 | 475 ft |
| February | 53.2 | −197 ft | 64.1 | 521 ft |
| March | 54.9 | −84 ft | 66.2 | 657 ft |
| April | 56.2 | 3 ft | 67.3 | 728 ft |
| May | 58.4 | 148 ft | 68.3 | 792 ft |
| June | 60.7 | 299 ft | 70.2 | 914 ft |
| July | 62.4 | 410 ft | 70.9 | 959 ft |
| August | 63.4 | 475 ft | 72.5 | 1,061 ft |
| September | 63.6 | 488 ft | 74.7 | 1,201 ft |
| October | 61.5 | 351 ft | 74.2 | 1,169 ft |
| November | 55.8 | −24 ft | 68.1 | 780 ft |
| December | 51.3 | −324 ft | 62.4 | 410 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 KOAR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 137 ft — the air behaves like 1,220 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 138 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 KOAR in summer?
On a typical September afternoon — around 75 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Marina Municipal reaches roughly 1,201 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 KOAR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −324 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 488 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 137 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Marina Municipal?
137 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOAR (ICAO) / OAR (FAA), in Marina, California.