Bismarck, Missouri · field elev 1,038 ft
Density Altitude at Bismarck Meml (H57)
Bismarck Meml sits at 1,038 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,160 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7 | −474 ft | 42.8 | 221 ft |
| February | 36.8 | −190 ft | 47.9 | 565 ft |
| March | 46.0 | 437 ft | 57.8 | 1,221 ft |
| April | 56.5 | 1,135 ft | 68.7 | 1,925 ft |
| May | 65.5 | 1,720 ft | 77.0 | 2,449 ft |
| June | 73.7 | 2,242 ft | 84.8 | 2,933 ft |
| July | 77.7 | 2,493 ft | 88.5 | 3,160 ft |
| August | 76.3 | 2,406 ft | 87.7 | 3,111 ft |
| September | 68.5 | 1,912 ft | 80.7 | 2,680 ft |
| October | 57.4 | 1,194 ft | 70.0 | 2,008 ft |
| November | 45.6 | 410 ft | 56.7 | 1,149 ft |
| December | 36.4 | −217 ft | 46.4 | 464 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 H57
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,038 ft — the air behaves like 3,190 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,039 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at H57 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bismarck Meml reaches roughly 3,160 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 H57 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −474 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,493 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,038 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bismarck Meml?
1,038 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is H57 (FAA), in Bismarck, Missouri.