Dermott, Arkansas · field elev 135 ft

Density Altitude at Dermott Municipal (4M5)

Dermott Municipal sits at 135 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,213 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,213 ft station: DERMOTT 3 NE · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DERMOTT 3 NE (6 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 42.4 −929 ft 50.8 −360 ft
February 46.3 −663 ft 55.4 −53 ft
March 54.6 −106 ft 64.1 518 ft
April 63.1 453 ft 73.1 1,097 ft
May 71.7 1,008 ft 81.6 1,633 ft
June 78.8 1,457 ft 88.3 2,048 ft
July 81.4 1,620 ft 91.0 2,213 ft
August 80.5 1,564 ft 91.0 2,213 ft
September 74.9 1,211 ft 86.2 1,918 ft
October 64.2 525 ft 76.1 1,287 ft
November 53.0 −213 ft 63.2 460 ft
December 44.9 −758 ft 53.3 −193 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 4M5

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,213 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,213 ft

Field elevation 135 ft — the air behaves like 2,213 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 4M5 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dermott Municipal reaches roughly 2,213 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 4M5 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −929 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,620 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 135 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Dermott Municipal?

135 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 4M5 (FAA), in Dermott, Arkansas.