Linn, Missouri · field elev 953 ft

Density Altitude at State Technical College Of Missouri (1H3)

State Technical College Of Missouri sits at 953 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,007 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,007 ft station: FREEDOM · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at FREEDOM (6 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 30.3 −747 ft 40.2 −62 ft
February 34.8 −434 ft 45.8 318 ft
March 44.4 224 ft 56.0 998 ft
April 55.0 932 ft 67.2 1,725 ft
May 64.1 1,525 ft 75.5 2,251 ft
June 72.6 2,069 ft 83.4 2,743 ft
July 76.9 2,339 ft 87.7 3,007 ft
August 75.5 2,251 ft 87.1 2,971 ft
September 67.7 1,757 ft 79.9 2,526 ft
October 56.4 1,024 ft 68.6 1,814 ft
November 44.7 244 ft 55.7 978 ft
December 34.7 −441 ft 44.5 230 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 1H3

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,026 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,026 ft

Field elevation 953 ft — the air behaves like 3,026 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 1H3 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at State Technical College Of Missouri reaches roughly 3,007 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 1H3 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −747 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,339 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 953 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of State Technical College Of Missouri?

953 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1H3 (FAA), in Linn, Missouri.