Campbell, Missouri · field elev 284 ft

Density Altitude at Campbell Municipal (34M)

Campbell Municipal sits at 284 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,468 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,468 ft station: MALDEN MUNI AP · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MALDEN 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 36.4 −1,157 ft 45.5 −533 ft
February 40.5 −874 ft 50.7 −182 ft
March 49.4 −269 ft 60.6 474 ft
April 59.8 421 ft 71.4 1,172 ft
May 69.7 1,063 ft 80.9 1,771 ft
June 78.7 1,634 ft 89.8 2,321 ft
July 81.6 1,815 ft 92.2 2,468 ft
August 79.9 1,709 ft 91.0 2,395 ft
September 72.8 1,261 ft 84.9 2,020 ft
October 61.4 526 ft 74.2 1,350 ft
November 49.1 −289 ft 60.0 434 ft
December 39.7 −929 ft 48.9 −303 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 34M

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,455 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,455 ft

Field elevation 284 ft — the air behaves like 2,455 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 34M in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Campbell Municipal reaches roughly 2,468 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 34M on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,157 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,815 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 284 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Campbell Municipal?

284 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 34M (FAA), in Campbell, Missouri.