Magee, Mississippi · field elev 556 ft

Density Altitude at Magee Municipal (17M)

Magee Municipal sits at 556 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,950 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,950 ft station: D'LO 2 SW · 10 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at D'LO 2 SW (10 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 49.5 75 ft 61.5 868 ft
February 53.2 322 ft 65.9 1,153 ft
March 60.2 783 ft 73.3 1,626 ft
April 66.8 1,211 ft 79.8 2,035 ft
May 74.9 1,727 ft 86.8 2,469 ft
June 81.8 2,160 ft 92.7 2,829 ft
July 84.1 2,302 ft 94.7 2,950 ft
August 83.6 2,271 ft 94.6 2,944 ft
September 78.7 1,966 ft 90.6 2,701 ft
October 68.1 1,295 ft 81.9 2,166 ft
November 57.5 606 ft 71.1 1,486 ft
December 51.4 202 ft 63.1 972 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 17M

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,968 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,968 ft

Field elevation 556 ft — the air behaves like 2,968 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 17M in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Magee Municipal reaches roughly 2,950 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 17M on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 75 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,302 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 556 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Magee Municipal?

556 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 17M (FAA), in Magee, Mississippi.