Melbourne, Arkansas · field elev 735 ft
Density Altitude at Melbourne Municipal/John E Miller Field (42A)
Melbourne Municipal/John E Miller Field sits at 735 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,834 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 | 34.7 | −713 ft | 45.4 | 21 ft |
| February | 38.8 | −429 ft | 50.6 | 370 ft |
| March | 47.7 | 176 ft | 59.8 | 978 ft |
| April | 57.2 | 807 ft | 69.8 | 1,623 ft |
| May | 65.5 | 1,348 ft | 76.9 | 2,072 ft |
| June | 74.0 | 1,890 ft | 85.1 | 2,582 ft |
| July | 77.9 | 2,135 ft | 89.2 | 2,834 ft |
| August | 76.7 | 2,060 ft | 88.5 | 2,791 ft |
| September | 69.2 | 1,585 ft | 81.7 | 2,372 ft |
| October | 57.8 | 847 ft | 71.3 | 1,719 ft |
| November | 46.4 | 88 ft | 58.3 | 880 ft |
| December | 37.5 | −519 ft | 47.8 | 182 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 42A
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 735 ft — the air behaves like 2,821 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 736 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 42A in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Melbourne Municipal/John E Miller Field reaches roughly 2,834 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 42A on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −713 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,135 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 735 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Melbourne Municipal/John E Miller Field?
735 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 42A (FAA), in Melbourne, Arkansas.