Willow Springs, Missouri · field elev 1,247 ft

Density Altitude at Willow Springs Meml (1H5)

Willow Springs Meml sits at 1,247 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,420 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,420 ft station: WEST PLAINS MUNI AP · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WEST PLAINS MUNI AP (8 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 34.5 −88 ft 44.4 589 ft
February 38.9 215 ft 49.6 937 ft
March 47.6 804 ft 59.0 1,557 ft
April 57.4 1,452 ft 69.0 2,201 ft
May 65.6 1,983 ft 76.4 2,668 ft
June 73.9 2,511 ft 84.4 3,163 ft
July 77.9 2,761 ft 88.6 3,420 ft
August 76.9 2,699 ft 88.4 3,408 ft
September 69.1 2,207 ft 80.8 2,941 ft
October 57.9 1,485 ft 69.5 2,232 ft
November 46.6 737 ft 57.1 1,433 ft
December 37.5 119 ft 47.2 777 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 1H5

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,444 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,444 ft

Field elevation 1,247 ft — the air behaves like 3,444 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 1H5 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Willow Springs Meml reaches roughly 3,420 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 1H5 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −88 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,761 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,247 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Willow Springs Meml?

1,247 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1H5 (FAA), in Willow Springs, Missouri.