Delhi, Louisiana · field elev 91 ft

Density Altitude at Delhi Municipal (0M9)

Delhi Municipal sits at 91 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,318 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,318 ft station: RAYVILLE · 16 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at RAYVILLE (16 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 47.7 −623 ft 57.4 25 ft
February 51.3 −381 ft 61.6 301 ft
March 59.0 131 ft 69.8 832 ft
April 66.6 626 ft 77.6 1,328 ft
May 74.0 1,100 ft 84.0 1,728 ft
June 80.7 1,523 ft 90.1 2,105 ft
July 83.5 1,697 ft 92.7 2,263 ft
August 83.6 1,704 ft 93.6 2,318 ft
September 77.9 1,347 ft 88.5 2,006 ft
October 68.0 717 ft 80.1 1,485 ft
November 57.0 −1 ft 68.3 736 ft
December 49.8 −482 ft 59.7 177 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 0M9

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,342 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,342 ft

Field elevation 91 ft — the air behaves like 2,342 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 0M9 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Delhi Municipal reaches roughly 2,318 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 0M9 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −623 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,704 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 91 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Delhi Municipal?

91 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0M9 (FAA), in Delhi, Louisiana.