Carrollton, Missouri · field elev 670 ft
Density Altitude at Carrollton Meml (K26)
Carrollton Meml sits at 670 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,681 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 | 27.3 | −1,313 ft | 37.2 | −621 ft |
| February | 31.9 | −989 ft | 42.6 | −250 ft |
| March | 42.7 | −243 ft | 54.5 | 549 ft |
| April | 53.5 | 483 ft | 65.7 | 1,280 ft |
| May | 64.1 | 1,177 ft | 75.3 | 1,892 ft |
| June | 73.6 | 1,785 ft | 84.3 | 2,454 ft |
| July | 77.5 | 2,031 ft | 88.0 | 2,681 ft |
| August | 75.7 | 1,917 ft | 86.7 | 2,601 ft |
| September | 67.7 | 1,409 ft | 79.8 | 2,174 ft |
| October | 55.6 | 622 ft | 67.8 | 1,415 ft |
| November | 42.7 | −243 ft | 53.6 | 489 ft |
| December | 32.1 | −975 ft | 41.8 | −305 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 K26
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 670 ft — the air behaves like 2,681 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 671 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 K26 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Carrollton Meml reaches roughly 2,681 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 K26 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,313 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,031 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 670 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Carrollton Meml?
670 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is K26 (FAA), in Carrollton, Missouri.