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Density altitude

This altitude is pressure altitude corrected for variations from standard temperature. When conditions are standard, pressure altitude and density altitude are the same. If the temperature is above standard, the density…

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Density altitude

Definition

  • This altitude is pressure altitude corrected for variations from standard temperature. When conditions are standard, pressure altitude and density altitude are the same. If the temperature is above standard, the density altitude is higher than pressu

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021