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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,247 ft — the air behaves like 3,444 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,248 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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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.