Lakeview, Arkansas · field elev 479 ft

Density Altitude at Gastons (3M0)

Gastons sits at 479 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,553 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,553 ft station: MOUNTAIN HOME BAXTER AP · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MOUNTAIN HOME BAXTER AP (5 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 37.0 −872 ft 46.4 −229 ft
February 41.2 −583 ft 51.7 127 ft
March 49.8 −1 ft 60.9 734 ft
April 59.2 623 ft 70.9 1,379 ft
May 67.0 1,129 ft 77.4 1,791 ft
June 75.1 1,646 ft 85.4 2,289 ft
July 79.4 1,916 ft 89.7 2,553 ft
August 78.4 1,853 ft 89.3 2,528 ft
September 70.7 1,366 ft 82.0 2,078 ft
October 59.8 662 ft 71.2 1,398 ft
November 48.6 −81 ft 58.9 603 ft
December 39.6 −693 ft 48.7 −74 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 3M0

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,571 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,571 ft

Field elevation 479 ft — the air behaves like 2,571 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 3M0 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Gastons reaches roughly 2,553 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 3M0 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −872 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,916 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 479 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Gastons?

479 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3M0 (FAA), in Lakeview, Arkansas.