Sheridan, Arkansas · field elev 236 ft

Density Altitude at Sheridan-Grant County Regional (9M8)

Sheridan-Grant County Regional sits at 236 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,397 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,397 ft station: SHERIDAN · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SHERIDAN (3 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 40.2 −954 ft 51.3 −201 ft
February 44.5 −660 ft 56.5 145 ft
March 52.3 −134 ft 65.2 714 ft
April 61.0 441 ft 74.1 1,285 ft
May 69.6 998 ft 81.2 1,731 ft
June 77.4 1,493 ft 88.4 2,177 ft
July 81.0 1,719 ft 92.0 2,397 ft
August 80.2 1,669 ft 91.5 2,367 ft
September 73.6 1,253 ft 85.7 2,011 ft
October 61.9 500 ft 75.0 1,342 ft
November 50.5 −255 ft 62.7 552 ft
December 42.8 −776 ft 53.5 −54 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,397 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,397 ft

Field elevation 236 ft — the air behaves like 2,397 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 9M8 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sheridan-Grant County Regional reaches roughly 2,397 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 9M8 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −954 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,719 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 236 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Sheridan-Grant County Regional?

236 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9M8 (FAA), in Sheridan, Arkansas.