Mc Gehee, Arkansas · field elev 141 ft

Density Altitude at Mc Gehee Municipal (7M1)

Mc Gehee Municipal sits at 141 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,220 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,220 ft station: DERMOTT 3 NE · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DERMOTT 3 NE (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 42.4 −922 ft 50.8 −352 ft
February 46.3 −656 ft 55.4 −46 ft
March 54.6 −99 ft 64.1 526 ft
April 63.1 461 ft 73.1 1,104 ft
May 71.7 1,015 ft 81.6 1,640 ft
June 78.8 1,465 ft 88.3 2,055 ft
July 81.4 1,628 ft 91.0 2,220 ft
August 80.5 1,571 ft 91.0 2,220 ft
September 74.9 1,219 ft 86.2 1,926 ft
October 64.2 532 ft 76.1 1,295 ft
November 53.0 −205 ft 63.2 467 ft
December 44.9 −751 ft 53.3 −185 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 7M1

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,220 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,220 ft

Field elevation 141 ft — the air behaves like 2,220 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 7M1 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mc Gehee Municipal reaches roughly 2,220 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 7M1 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −922 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,628 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 141 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Mc Gehee Municipal?

141 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7M1 (FAA), in Mc Gehee, Arkansas.