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.

worst typical month: July · ≈1,813 ft station: TETERBORO AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at TETERBORO AP (0 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,813 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,813 ft

Field elevation 8 ft — the air behaves like 1,813 ft.

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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.