Bethany, Missouri · field elev 1,035 ft
Density Altitude at Bethany Meml (75K)
Bethany Meml sits at 1,035 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,040 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 | 24.8 | −1,033 ft | 34.0 | −387 ft |
| February | 29.2 | −722 ft | 39.0 | −42 ft |
| March | 40.6 | 67 ft | 51.6 | 808 ft |
| April | 51.6 | 808 ft | 62.7 | 1,536 ft |
| May | 61.9 | 1,484 ft | 72.7 | 2,175 ft |
| June | 71.9 | 2,125 ft | 82.2 | 2,769 ft |
| July | 76.4 | 2,408 ft | 86.6 | 3,040 ft |
| August | 74.5 | 2,289 ft | 85.3 | 2,960 ft |
| September | 66.4 | 1,774 ft | 77.7 | 2,490 ft |
| October | 54.2 | 980 ft | 65.3 | 1,704 ft |
| November | 40.7 | 74 ft | 50.7 | 748 ft |
| December | 29.7 | −687 ft | 38.4 | −83 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 75K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,035 ft — the air behaves like 3,065 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,036 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 75K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bethany Meml reaches roughly 3,040 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 75K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,033 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,408 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,035 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bethany Meml?
1,035 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 75K (FAA), in Bethany, Missouri.