Orlando, Florida · field elev 55 ft
Density Altitude at Orlando Sanford International (KSFB)
Orlando Sanford International sits at 55 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,219 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 | 60.4 | 178 ft | 71.3 | 884 ft |
| February | 63.1 | 355 ft | 74.2 | 1,069 ft |
| March | 67.1 | 614 ft | 78.3 | 1,328 ft |
| April | 72.3 | 948 ft | 83.4 | 1,647 ft |
| May | 77.7 | 1,290 ft | 88.5 | 1,962 ft |
| June | 81.9 | 1,554 ft | 91.0 | 2,116 ft |
| July | 83.6 | 1,660 ft | 92.7 | 2,219 ft |
| August | 83.6 | 1,660 ft | 92.5 | 2,207 ft |
| September | 81.4 | 1,522 ft | 89.7 | 2,036 ft |
| October | 75.5 | 1,151 ft | 84.6 | 1,722 ft |
| November | 68.2 | 685 ft | 78.2 | 1,322 ft |
| December | 63.1 | 355 ft | 73.4 | 1,018 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 KSFB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 55 ft — the air behaves like 2,238 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 56 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 KSFB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Orlando Sanford International reaches roughly 2,219 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 KSFB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 178 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,660 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 55 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Orlando Sanford International?
55 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSFB (ICAO) / SFB (FAA), in Orlando, Florida.