Taunton, Massachusetts · field elev 41 ft
Density Altitude at Taunton Municipal/King Field (KTAN)
Taunton Municipal/King Field sits at 41 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,680 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 | 28.9 | −1,987 ft | 38.8 | −1,294 ft |
| February | 31.0 | −1,838 ft | 41.3 | −1,122 ft |
| March | 37.7 | −1,370 ft | 48.1 | −658 ft |
| April | 47.8 | −678 ft | 59.4 | 95 ft |
| May | 57.8 | −10 ft | 70.0 | 784 ft |
| June | 66.5 | 558 ft | 78.5 | 1,324 ft |
| July | 72.3 | 931 ft | 84.2 | 1,680 ft |
| August | 70.9 | 841 ft | 83.0 | 1,605 ft |
| September | 62.9 | 324 ft | 75.4 | 1,128 ft |
| October | 52.4 | −369 ft | 64.3 | 416 ft |
| November | 42.9 | −1,012 ft | 53.8 | −276 ft |
| December | 34.3 | −1,607 ft | 44.1 | −930 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 KTAN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 41 ft — the air behaves like 1,667 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 42 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 KTAN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Taunton Municipal/King Field reaches roughly 1,680 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 KTAN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,987 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 931 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 41 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Taunton Municipal/King Field?
41 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTAN (ICAO) / TAN (FAA), in Taunton, Massachusetts.