Walnut Ridge, Arkansas · field elev 279 ft
Density Altitude at Walnut Ridge Regional (KARG)
Walnut Ridge Regional sits at 279 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,315 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 | 35.7 | −1,212 ft | 45.6 | −532 ft |
| February | 39.8 | −928 ft | 50.4 | −208 ft |
| March | 48.8 | −316 ft | 60.1 | 435 ft |
| April | 58.7 | 343 ft | 70.8 | 1,127 ft |
| May | 67.5 | 916 ft | 78.6 | 1,621 ft |
| June | 76.1 | 1,464 ft | 87.0 | 2,143 ft |
| July | 79.6 | 1,684 ft | 89.8 | 2,315 ft |
| August | 78.2 | 1,596 ft | 88.8 | 2,254 ft |
| September | 71.2 | 1,153 ft | 82.7 | 1,877 ft |
| October | 59.8 | 415 ft | 72.4 | 1,229 ft |
| November | 47.7 | −390 ft | 58.8 | 350 ft |
| December | 38.9 | −990 ft | 48.5 | −336 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 KARG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 279 ft — the air behaves like 2,327 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 280 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 KARG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Walnut Ridge Regional reaches roughly 2,315 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 KARG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,212 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,684 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 279 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Walnut Ridge Regional?
279 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KARG (ICAO) / ARG (FAA), in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.