Statesboro, Georgia · field elev 187 ft

Density Altitude at Statesboro-Bulloch County (KTBR)

Statesboro-Bulloch County sits at 187 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,386 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,386 ft station: BROOKLET 1 W · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BROOKLET 1 W (8 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 49.1 −410 ft 60.7 361 ft
February 52.2 −202 ft 64.2 589 ft
March 58.5 216 ft 71.0 1,027 ft
April 65.6 680 ft 78.5 1,502 ft
May 73.7 1,199 ft 85.9 1,963 ft
June 79.9 1,590 ft 90.6 2,252 ft
July 82.2 1,734 ft 92.8 2,386 ft
August 81.3 1,678 ft 91.7 2,319 ft
September 76.5 1,376 ft 86.8 2,019 ft
October 67.5 802 ft 79.4 1,559 ft
November 57.6 157 ft 70.0 963 ft
December 51.4 −255 ft 62.8 498 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 KTBR

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,398 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,398 ft

Field elevation 187 ft — the air behaves like 2,398 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KTBR in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Statesboro-Bulloch County reaches roughly 2,386 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 KTBR on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −410 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,734 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 187 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Statesboro-Bulloch County?

187 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTBR (ICAO) / TBR (FAA), in Statesboro, Georgia.