Tampa, Florida · field elev 21 ft
Density Altitude at Tampa Exec (KVDF)
Tampa Exec sits at 21 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,087 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 | 241 ft | 71.3 | 842 ft |
| February | 64.7 | 417 ft | 74.0 | 1,014 ft |
| March | 68.6 | 669 ft | 77.8 | 1,255 ft |
| April | 73.9 | 1,008 ft | 83.0 | 1,581 ft |
| May | 79.5 | 1,362 ft | 88.3 | 1,909 ft |
| June | 82.9 | 1,574 ft | 90.5 | 2,044 ft |
| July | 83.8 | 1,630 ft | 91.0 | 2,074 ft |
| August | 84.0 | 1,643 ft | 91.2 | 2,087 ft |
| September | 82.7 | 1,562 ft | 90.2 | 2,025 ft |
| October | 77.4 | 1,230 ft | 85.6 | 1,742 ft |
| November | 69.8 | 746 ft | 78.9 | 1,324 ft |
| December | 64.9 | 430 ft | 73.9 | 1,008 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 KVDF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 21 ft — the air behaves like 2,074 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 22 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 KVDF in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tampa Exec reaches roughly 2,087 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 KVDF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 241 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,643 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 21 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tampa Exec?
21 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVDF (ICAO) / VDF (FAA), in Tampa, Florida.