Huntsville, Arkansas · field elev 1,748 ft

Density Altitude at Huntsville Municipal (H34)

Huntsville Municipal sits at 1,748 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,005 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,005 ft station: HUNTSVILLE 1 SSW · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at HUNTSVILLE 1 SSW (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 38.2 790 ft 46.9 1,377 ft
February 41.9 1,041 ft 51.1 1,657 ft
March 50.1 1,590 ft 59.8 2,226 ft
April 59.3 2,193 ft 69.2 2,828 ft
May 66.8 2,675 ft 75.9 3,249 ft
June 74.6 3,168 ft 83.6 3,725 ft
July 78.8 3,429 ft 88.2 4,005 ft
August 78.0 3,379 ft 87.6 3,969 ft
September 71.0 2,942 ft 80.5 3,534 ft
October 60.6 2,278 ft 69.7 2,859 ft
November 49.3 1,537 ft 58.0 2,109 ft
December 40.7 960 ft 48.9 1,511 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 H34

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,993 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,993 ft

Field elevation 1,748 ft — the air behaves like 3,993 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at H34 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Huntsville Municipal reaches roughly 4,005 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 H34 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 790 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,429 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,748 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Huntsville Municipal?

1,748 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is H34 (FAA), in Huntsville, Arkansas.