Salem, Missouri · field elev 1,241 ft
Density Altitude at Salem Meml (K33)
Salem Meml sits at 1,241 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,352 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 | 32.2 | −255 ft | 42.6 | 459 ft |
| February | 36.7 | 56 ft | 47.9 | 816 ft |
| March | 45.8 | 675 ft | 57.3 | 1,438 ft |
| April | 56.1 | 1,360 ft | 68.0 | 2,130 ft |
| May | 64.3 | 1,893 ft | 75.5 | 2,604 ft |
| June | 72.0 | 2,384 ft | 83.2 | 3,082 ft |
| July | 76.3 | 2,654 ft | 87.6 | 3,352 ft |
| August | 75.1 | 2,579 ft | 86.8 | 3,303 ft |
| September | 67.5 | 2,098 ft | 79.5 | 2,853 ft |
| October | 56.8 | 1,406 ft | 68.8 | 2,181 ft |
| November | 45.2 | 635 ft | 55.7 | 1,333 ft |
| December | 35.6 | −19 ft | 45.2 | 635 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 K33
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,241 ft — the air behaves like 3,376 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,242 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 K33 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Salem Meml reaches roughly 3,352 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 K33 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −255 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,654 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,241 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Salem Meml?
1,241 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is K33 (FAA), in Salem, Missouri.