Torrance, California · field elev 103 ft
Density Altitude at Zamperini Field (KTOA)
Zamperini Field sits at 103 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,374 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 | 56.9 | 7 ft | 66.8 | 654 ft |
| February | 57.0 | 13 ft | 66.4 | 628 ft |
| March | 58.8 | 132 ft | 67.7 | 712 ft |
| April | 60.9 | 270 ft | 70.2 | 873 ft |
| May | 63.6 | 446 ft | 71.8 | 975 ft |
| June | 66.2 | 615 ft | 73.9 | 1,109 ft |
| July | 69.4 | 821 ft | 76.9 | 1,299 ft |
| August | 70.2 | 873 ft | 78.1 | 1,374 ft |
| September | 69.5 | 828 ft | 78.1 | 1,374 ft |
| October | 66.4 | 628 ft | 75.7 | 1,223 ft |
| November | 60.7 | 257 ft | 70.7 | 905 ft |
| December | 56.2 | −39 ft | 66.1 | 609 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 KTOA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 103 ft — the air behaves like 1,368 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 104 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 KTOA in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Zamperini Field reaches roughly 1,374 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 KTOA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −39 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 873 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 103 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Zamperini Field?
103 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTOA (ICAO) / TOA (FAA), in Torrance, California.