Miami, Florida · field elev 8 ft
Density Altitude at Miami-Opa Locka Exec (KOPF)
Miami-Opa Locka Exec sits at 8 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,065 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 | 67.8 | 602 ft | 76.7 | 1,170 ft |
| February | 70.0 | 743 ft | 78.8 | 1,302 ft |
| March | 72.6 | 909 ft | 81.2 | 1,452 ft |
| April | 76.1 | 1,132 ft | 84.2 | 1,639 ft |
| May | 79.7 | 1,359 ft | 87.2 | 1,825 ft |
| June | 82.6 | 1,540 ft | 89.7 | 1,979 ft |
| July | 83.6 | 1,602 ft | 90.8 | 2,046 ft |
| August | 84.0 | 1,627 ft | 91.1 | 2,065 ft |
| September | 82.8 | 1,552 ft | 89.5 | 1,967 ft |
| October | 79.8 | 1,365 ft | 86.4 | 1,776 ft |
| November | 74.0 | 999 ft | 81.6 | 1,477 ft |
| December | 70.4 | 769 ft | 78.5 | 1,283 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 KOPF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 8 ft — the air behaves like 2,059 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 9 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 KOPF in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Miami-Opa Locka Exec reaches roughly 2,065 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 KOPF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 602 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,627 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 8 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Miami-Opa Locka Exec?
8 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOPF (ICAO) / OPF (FAA), in Miami, Florida.