Memphis, Texas · field elev 2,102 ft

Density Altitude at Memphis Municipal (F21)

Memphis Municipal sits at 2,102 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,915 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,915 ft station: MEMPHIS · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MEMPHIS (1 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 39.3 1,305 ft 53.3 2,239 ft
February 42.8 1,541 ft 57.0 2,480 ft
March 51.6 2,127 ft 66.5 3,091 ft
April 60.4 2,700 ft 75.2 3,638 ft
May 69.6 3,287 ft 83.2 4,131 ft
June 78.7 3,855 ft 91.9 4,658 ft
July 82.9 4,113 ft 96.2 4,915 ft
August 81.4 4,021 ft 94.8 4,831 ft
September 73.4 3,526 ft 86.6 4,339 ft
October 61.4 2,765 ft 75.4 3,650 ft
November 49.4 1,982 ft 63.7 2,912 ft
December 40.5 1,386 ft 53.9 2,278 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 F21

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,903 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,903 ft

Field elevation 2,102 ft — the air behaves like 4,903 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at F21 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Memphis Municipal reaches roughly 4,915 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 F21 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,305 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,113 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,102 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Memphis Municipal?

2,102 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is F21 (FAA), in Memphis, Texas.