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.

worst typical month: September · ≈1,201 ft station: SALINAS #2 · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SALINAS #2 (5 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,220 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,220 ft

Field elevation 137 ft — the air behaves like 1,220 ft.

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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.