Branson, Missouri · field elev 1,302 ft
Density Altitude at Branson (KBBG)
Branson sits at 1,302 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,457 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 | 34.9 | 8 ft | 43.2 | 576 ft |
| February | 39.4 | 317 ft | 49.2 | 979 ft |
| March | 48.0 | 899 ft | 58.4 | 1,585 ft |
| April | 57.2 | 1,507 ft | 67.6 | 2,179 ft |
| May | 65.5 | 2,045 ft | 75.1 | 2,653 ft |
| June | 73.9 | 2,578 ft | 83.9 | 3,200 ft |
| July | 78.4 | 2,860 ft | 88.1 | 3,457 ft |
| August | 77.6 | 2,810 ft | 88.0 | 3,451 ft |
| September | 69.8 | 2,319 ft | 80.2 | 2,971 ft |
| October | 59.1 | 1,631 ft | 69.6 | 2,306 ft |
| November | 47.6 | 872 ft | 57.6 | 1,533 ft |
| December | 38.7 | 270 ft | 47.1 | 838 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 KBBG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,302 ft — the air behaves like 3,451 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,303 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 KBBG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Branson reaches roughly 3,457 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 KBBG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 8 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,860 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,302 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Branson?
1,302 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBBG (ICAO) / BBG (FAA), in Branson, Missouri.