Fordyce, Arkansas · field elev 193 ft

Density Altitude at Fordyce Municipal (5M4)

Fordyce Municipal sits at 193 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,284 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,284 ft station: FORDYCE · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at FORDYCE (2 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 41.6 −912 ft 52.3 −188 ft
February 45.3 −659 ft 56.8 111 ft
March 53.0 −141 ft 65.1 655 ft
April 61.2 401 ft 73.5 1,194 ft
May 69.7 951 ft 80.5 1,635 ft
June 77.3 1,434 ft 87.6 2,075 ft
July 80.7 1,647 ft 91.0 2,284 ft
August 80.0 1,604 ft 90.9 2,278 ft
September 73.7 1,206 ft 85.3 1,933 ft
October 62.4 479 ft 75.1 1,295 ft
November 51.5 −241 ft 63.2 531 ft
December 43.8 −761 ft 54.5 −41 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,284 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,284 ft

Field elevation 193 ft — the air behaves like 2,284 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 5M4 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fordyce Municipal reaches roughly 2,284 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 5M4 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −912 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,647 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 193 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Fordyce Municipal?

193 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5M4 (FAA), in Fordyce, Arkansas.