Sebastian, Florida · field elev 22 ft

Density Altitude at Sebastian Municipal (X26)

Sebastian Municipal sits at 22 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,124 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,124 ft station: PALM BAY · 12 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PALM BAY (12 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 61.0 177 ft 72.9 946 ft
February 63.5 340 ft 75.4 1,105 ft
March 66.5 535 ft 78.5 1,300 ft
April 71.4 850 ft 82.8 1,569 ft
May 76.0 1,143 ft 86.6 1,805 ft
June 80.3 1,413 ft 89.9 2,008 ft
July 82.0 1,520 ft 91.3 2,094 ft
August 82.3 1,538 ft 91.8 2,124 ft
September 80.4 1,420 ft 89.2 1,965 ft
October 75.7 1,124 ft 84.9 1,700 ft
November 68.8 683 ft 79.0 1,332 ft
December 63.5 340 ft 74.6 1,054 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 X26

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,137 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,137 ft

Field elevation 22 ft — the air behaves like 2,137 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at X26 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sebastian Municipal reaches roughly 2,124 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 X26 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 177 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,538 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 22 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Sebastian Municipal?

22 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is X26 (FAA), in Sebastian, Florida.