Teterboro, New Jersey · field elev 8 ft
Density Altitude at Teterboro (KTEB)
Teterboro sits at 8 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,813 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 | 32.8 | −1,753 ft | 39.9 | −1,259 ft |
| February | 34.9 | −1,606 ft | 42.8 | −1,060 ft |
| March | 42.3 | −1,094 ft | 50.6 | −531 ft |
| April | 53.1 | −363 ft | 62.5 | 258 ft |
| May | 63.2 | 303 ft | 73.1 | 941 ft |
| June | 72.5 | 903 ft | 82.0 | 1,502 ft |
| July | 78.0 | 1,252 ft | 87.0 | 1,813 ft |
| August | 76.2 | 1,138 ft | 85.1 | 1,695 ft |
| September | 69.2 | 692 ft | 78.4 | 1,277 ft |
| October | 57.4 | −77 ft | 66.8 | 537 ft |
| November | 46.9 | −780 ft | 55.5 | −203 ft |
| December | 37.9 | −1,397 ft | 44.9 | −916 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 KTEB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 8 ft — the air behaves like 1,813 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 9 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 KTEB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Teterboro reaches roughly 1,813 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 KTEB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,753 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,252 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 8 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Teterboro?
8 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTEB (ICAO) / TEB (FAA), in Teterboro, New Jersey.