Oceano, California · field elev 14 ft
Density Altitude at Oceano County (L52)
Oceano County sits at 14 ft, and even a typical October afternoon (73 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 910 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 | 54.5 | −262 ft | 64.8 | 415 ft |
| February | 54.5 | −262 ft | 65.1 | 434 ft |
| March | 56.9 | −103 ft | 67.5 | 590 ft |
| April | 59.0 | 35 ft | 69.7 | 731 ft |
| May | 60.9 | 160 ft | 72.3 | 898 ft |
| June | 61.0 | 167 ft | 70.5 | 783 ft |
| July | 62.1 | 239 ft | 70.3 | 770 ft |
| August | 63.1 | 304 ft | 71.4 | 840 ft |
| September | 62.7 | 278 ft | 71.9 | 872 ft |
| October | 62.5 | 265 ft | 72.5 | 910 ft |
| November | 57.7 | −50 ft | 69.0 | 686 ft |
| December | 54.3 | −276 ft | 65.0 | 428 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 L52
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 14 ft — the air behaves like 942 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 15 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 L52 in summer?
On a typical October afternoon — around 73 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Oceano County reaches roughly 910 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 L52 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −276 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 304 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 14 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Oceano County?
14 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is L52 (FAA), in Oceano, California.