Savannah, Georgia · field elev 50 ft
Density Altitude at Savannah/Hilton Head International (KSAV)
Savannah/Hilton Head International sits at 50 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,189 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 | 50.7 | −472 ft | 61.4 | 237 ft |
| February | 54.0 | −251 ft | 65.1 | 479 ft |
| March | 60.0 | 146 ft | 71.4 | 884 ft |
| April | 66.7 | 582 ft | 78.2 | 1,316 ft |
| May | 74.1 | 1,056 ft | 84.7 | 1,722 ft |
| June | 80.1 | 1,435 ft | 89.6 | 2,024 ft |
| July | 83.0 | 1,616 ft | 92.3 | 2,189 ft |
| August | 82.1 | 1,560 ft | 90.8 | 2,097 ft |
| September | 77.7 | 1,284 ft | 86.4 | 1,827 ft |
| October | 68.8 | 718 ft | 79.0 | 1,366 ft |
| November | 59.1 | 87 ft | 70.2 | 808 ft |
| December | 53.2 | −305 ft | 63.7 | 388 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 KSAV
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 50 ft — the air behaves like 2,171 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 51 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 KSAV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Savannah/Hilton Head International reaches roughly 2,189 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 KSAV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −472 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,616 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 50 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Savannah/Hilton Head International?
50 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSAV (ICAO) / SAV (FAA), in Savannah, Georgia.