Sebring, Florida · field elev 62 ft

Density Altitude at Sebring Regional (KSEF)

Sebring Regional sits at 62 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,204 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,204 ft station: AVON PARK 2 W · 15 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at AVON PARK 2 W (15 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 61.1 233 ft 73.0 1,001 ft
February 64.2 435 ft 76.4 1,217 ft
March 67.7 662 ft 80.0 1,443 ft
April 72.6 976 ft 84.7 1,736 ft
May 77.8 1,305 ft 89.4 2,026 ft
June 81.3 1,525 ft 91.4 2,149 ft
July 82.4 1,593 ft 91.8 2,173 ft
August 82.8 1,618 ft 92.3 2,204 ft
September 81.2 1,519 ft 90.2 2,075 ft
October 76.1 1,198 ft 86.1 1,823 ft
November 68.9 739 ft 79.7 1,425 ft
December 64.2 435 ft 75.4 1,154 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 KSEF

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,185 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,185 ft

Field elevation 62 ft — the air behaves like 2,185 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KSEF in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sebring Regional reaches roughly 2,204 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 KSEF on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 233 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 62 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Sebring Regional?

62 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSEF (ICAO) / SEF (FAA), in Sebring, Florida.