West Memphis, Arkansas · field elev 213 ft
Density Altitude at West Memphis Municipal (KAWM)
West Memphis Municipal sits at 213 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,333 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 | 41.2 | −914 ft | 49.5 | −350 ft |
| February | 45.1 | −648 ft | 54.2 | −36 ft |
| March | 53.3 | −96 ft | 63.3 | 562 ft |
| April | 62.8 | 530 ft | 73.2 | 1,199 ft |
| May | 71.7 | 1,104 ft | 81.6 | 1,728 ft |
| June | 79.2 | 1,578 ft | 89.1 | 2,192 ft |
| July | 81.8 | 1,741 ft | 91.4 | 2,333 ft |
| August | 81.2 | 1,703 ft | 91.2 | 2,320 ft |
| September | 75.1 | 1,320 ft | 86.1 | 2,007 ft |
| October | 63.7 | 588 ft | 75.2 | 1,326 ft |
| November | 52.1 | −176 ft | 62.3 | 497 ft |
| December | 44.2 | −709 ft | 52.6 | −143 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 KAWM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 213 ft — the air behaves like 2,308 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 214 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 KAWM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at West Memphis Municipal reaches roughly 2,333 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 KAWM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −914 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,741 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 213 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of West Memphis Municipal?
213 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAWM (ICAO) / AWM (FAA), in West Memphis, Arkansas.