Tampa, Florida · field elev 27 ft
Density Altitude at Tampa International (KTPA)
Tampa International sits at 27 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,094 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 | 62.0 | 248 ft | 71.3 | 850 ft |
| February | 64.7 | 424 ft | 74.0 | 1,022 ft |
| March | 68.6 | 676 ft | 77.8 | 1,262 ft |
| April | 73.9 | 1,016 ft | 83.0 | 1,588 ft |
| May | 79.5 | 1,369 ft | 88.3 | 1,916 ft |
| June | 82.9 | 1,582 ft | 90.5 | 2,051 ft |
| July | 83.8 | 1,638 ft | 91.0 | 2,082 ft |
| August | 84.0 | 1,650 ft | 91.2 | 2,094 ft |
| September | 82.7 | 1,569 ft | 90.2 | 2,033 ft |
| October | 77.4 | 1,237 ft | 85.6 | 1,749 ft |
| November | 69.8 | 754 ft | 78.9 | 1,332 ft |
| December | 64.9 | 437 ft | 73.9 | 1,016 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 KTPA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 27 ft — the air behaves like 2,082 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 28 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 KTPA in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tampa International reaches roughly 2,094 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 KTPA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 248 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,650 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 27 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tampa International?
27 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTPA (ICAO) / TPA (FAA), in Tampa, Florida.