Marianna, Arkansas · field elev 219 ft

Density Altitude at Marianna/Lee County-Steve Edwards Field (6M7)

Marianna/Lee County-Steve Edwards Field sits at 219 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,303 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,303 ft station: MARIANNA 2 S · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MARIANNA 2 S (4 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 40.5 −955 ft 49.0 −377 ft
February 44.6 −675 ft 53.8 −55 ft
March 52.8 −122 ft 62.6 524 ft
April 62.1 492 ft 72.4 1,156 ft
May 71.3 1,085 ft 81.1 1,704 ft
June 78.8 1,560 ft 88.4 2,156 ft
July 81.2 1,710 ft 90.8 2,303 ft
August 80.3 1,654 ft 90.6 2,291 ft
September 74.3 1,276 ft 85.4 1,971 ft
October 63.3 570 ft 74.7 1,302 ft
November 51.9 −182 ft 61.7 466 ft
December 43.6 −743 ft 52.0 −175 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 6M7

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,315 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,315 ft

Field elevation 219 ft — the air behaves like 2,315 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 6M7 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Marianna/Lee County-Steve Edwards Field reaches roughly 2,303 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 6M7 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −955 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,710 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 219 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Marianna/Lee County-Steve Edwards Field?

219 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 6M7 (FAA), in Marianna, Arkansas.