Sherrill, Arkansas · field elev 218 ft

Density Altitude at Smith'S International (99A)

Smith'S International sits at 218 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,363 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,363 ft station: PINE BLUFF · 13 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PINE BLUFF (13 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 42.5 −819 ft 51.7 −197 ft
February 46.1 −574 ft 56.1 96 ft
March 54.1 −37 ft 64.5 647 ft
April 63.0 549 ft 73.8 1,243 ft
May 71.5 1,097 ft 81.5 1,728 ft
June 79.0 1,572 ft 88.5 2,161 ft
July 82.4 1,784 ft 91.8 2,363 ft
August 81.7 1,740 ft 91.4 2,339 ft
September 75.5 1,351 ft 85.9 2,001 ft
October 64.1 621 ft 75.5 1,351 ft
November 52.9 −117 ft 63.4 575 ft
December 45.0 −649 ft 54.5 −10 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 99A

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,375 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,375 ft

Field elevation 218 ft — the air behaves like 2,375 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 99A in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Smith'S International reaches roughly 2,363 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 99A on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −819 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,784 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 218 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Smith'S International?

218 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 99A (FAA), in Sherrill, Arkansas.