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Pressure Altitude Corrected for Temperature
Density altitude is pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature. It is the altitude the aircraft “feels”: high density altitude means reduced engine power, reduced propeller efficiency and reduced lift, producing longer takeoff rolls and shallower climb.
Source FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25) · checked 2026-08-25