Shoffner, Arkansas · field elev 215 ft

Density Altitude at Efs (76A)

Efs sits at 215 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,256 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,256 ft station: BEEDEVILLE 4 NE · 10 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BEEDEVILLE 4 NE (10 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 38.7 −1,084 ft 46.6 −544 ft
February 43.2 −775 ft 52.3 −160 ft
March 51.3 −227 ft 61.2 428 ft
April 61.0 415 ft 71.4 1,087 ft
May 70.2 1,010 ft 80.0 1,631 ft
June 78.2 1,518 ft 87.5 2,096 ft
July 80.9 1,687 ft 90.1 2,256 ft
August 78.7 1,549 ft 88.5 2,157 ft
September 72.1 1,132 ft 83.1 1,824 ft
October 61.7 461 ft 73.3 1,208 ft
November 50.2 −301 ft 59.8 336 ft
December 41.5 −891 ft 49.5 −348 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 76A

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,249 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,249 ft

Field elevation 215 ft — the air behaves like 2,249 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 76A in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Efs reaches roughly 2,256 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 76A on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,084 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,687 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 215 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Efs?

215 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 76A (FAA), in Shoffner, Arkansas.