Ackerman, Mississippi · field elev 552 ft

Density Altitude at Ackerman Choctaw County (9M4)

Ackerman Choctaw County sits at 552 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,751 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,751 ft station: LOUISVILLE · 15 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LOUISVILLE (15 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 44.4 −274 ft 55.0 436 ft
February 48.0 −31 ft 58.9 693 ft
March 55.7 482 ft 67.8 1,270 ft
April 63.0 961 ft 75.0 1,729 ft
May 71.4 1,501 ft 82.5 2,198 ft
June 78.2 1,930 ft 89.0 2,599 ft
July 81.0 2,105 ft 91.5 2,751 ft
August 80.5 2,074 ft 91.0 2,721 ft
September 75.2 1,741 ft 86.2 2,427 ft
October 64.5 1,058 ft 76.5 1,823 ft
November 53.5 337 ft 64.8 1,077 ft
December 46.5 −132 ft 56.8 555 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 9M4

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,781 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,781 ft

Field elevation 552 ft — the air behaves like 2,781 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 9M4 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ackerman Choctaw County reaches roughly 2,751 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 9M4 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −274 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,105 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 552 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Ackerman Choctaw County?

552 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9M4 (FAA), in Ackerman, Mississippi.