Holly Grove, Arkansas · field elev 176 ft

Density Altitude at Holly Grove Municipal (2A6)

Holly Grove Municipal sits at 176 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,202 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,202 ft station: CLARENDON · 11 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CLARENDON (11 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 40.2 −1,029 ft 47.8 −511 ft
February 44.1 −762 ft 52.8 −175 ft
March 52.3 −209 ft 61.3 386 ft
April 61.7 412 ft 71.2 1,026 ft
May 70.7 994 ft 79.6 1,558 ft
June 78.6 1,495 ft 87.1 2,024 ft
July 81.3 1,664 ft 90.0 2,202 ft
August 80.0 1,583 ft 89.2 2,153 ft
September 73.0 1,141 ft 83.5 1,801 ft
October 62.6 471 ft 73.2 1,154 ft
November 50.8 −309 ft 60.3 321 ft
December 42.9 −844 ft 50.7 −316 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 2A6

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,202 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,202 ft

Field elevation 176 ft — the air behaves like 2,202 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 2A6 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Holly Grove Municipal reaches roughly 2,202 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 2A6 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,029 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,664 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 176 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Holly Grove Municipal?

176 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2A6 (FAA), in Holly Grove, Arkansas.