Punta Gorda, Florida · field elev 26 ft
Density Altitude at Punta Gorda (KPGD)
Punta Gorda sits at 26 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,172 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 | 62.9 | 306 ft | 75.3 | 1,103 ft |
| February | 65.5 | 475 ft | 78.1 | 1,280 ft |
| March | 68.5 | 669 ft | 81.3 | 1,481 ft |
| April | 73.1 | 963 ft | 85.8 | 1,761 ft |
| May | 77.9 | 1,267 ft | 90.1 | 2,025 ft |
| June | 81.7 | 1,506 ft | 91.7 | 2,123 ft |
| July | 83.3 | 1,605 ft | 92.5 | 2,172 ft |
| August | 83.5 | 1,618 ft | 92.5 | 2,172 ft |
| September | 82.1 | 1,531 ft | 90.7 | 2,062 ft |
| October | 77.2 | 1,223 ft | 87.4 | 1,859 ft |
| November | 70.2 | 778 ft | 81.7 | 1,506 ft |
| December | 65.8 | 494 ft | 77.6 | 1,249 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 KPGD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 26 ft — the air behaves like 2,202 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 27 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 KPGD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Punta Gorda reaches roughly 2,172 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 KPGD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 306 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,618 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 26 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Punta Gorda?
26 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPGD (ICAO) / PGD (FAA), in Punta Gorda, Florida.