Greenbrier, Arkansas · field elev 329 ft

Density Altitude at Arkavalley (12A)

Arkavalley sits at 329 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,492 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,492 ft station: GREENBRIER · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GREENBRIER (5 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 38.7 −942 ft 49.1 −234 ft
February 42.7 −667 ft 55.6 200 ft
March 50.7 −126 ft 63.2 699 ft
April 59.4 451 ft 73.0 1,329 ft
May 67.8 996 ft 79.6 1,745 ft
June 76.3 1,538 ft 87.9 2,260 ft
July 80.1 1,776 ft 91.7 2,492 ft
August 79.1 1,714 ft 91.6 2,486 ft
September 71.9 1,259 ft 85.1 2,087 ft
October 60.0 490 ft 74.0 1,392 ft
November 49.0 −240 ft 61.5 588 ft
December 41.4 −756 ft 52.2 −26 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 12A

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,510 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,510 ft

Field elevation 329 ft — the air behaves like 2,510 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 12A in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Arkavalley reaches roughly 2,492 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 12A on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −942 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,776 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 329 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Arkavalley?

329 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 12A (FAA), in Greenbrier, Arkansas.