Toccoa, Georgia · field elev 996 ft

Density Altitude at Toccoa Rg Letourneau Field (KTOC)

Toccoa Rg Letourneau Field sits at 996 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,157 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,157 ft station: TOCCOA · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at TOCCOA (2 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 42.9 175 ft 52.7 833 ft
February 46.0 385 ft 56.5 1,084 ft
March 52.8 839 ft 64.2 1,585 ft
April 60.8 1,365 ft 72.9 2,140 ft
May 68.7 1,873 ft 79.8 2,573 ft
June 76.0 2,335 ft 86.2 2,968 ft
July 79.2 2,535 ft 89.3 3,157 ft
August 78.2 2,473 ft 88.0 3,078 ft
September 73.0 2,147 ft 83.1 2,777 ft
October 62.6 1,481 ft 73.7 2,191 ft
November 52.3 806 ft 63.7 1,552 ft
December 45.5 351 ft 55.4 1,011 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 KTOC

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,139 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,139 ft

Field elevation 996 ft — the air behaves like 3,139 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KTOC in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Toccoa Rg Letourneau Field reaches roughly 3,157 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 KTOC on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 175 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,535 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 996 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Toccoa Rg Letourneau Field?

996 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTOC (ICAO) / TOC (FAA), in Toccoa, Georgia.