Morrilton, Arkansas · field elev 321 ft
Density Altitude at Morrilton Municipal (KBDQ)
Morrilton Municipal sits at 321 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,537 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 | 39.5 | −897 ft | 50.0 | −183 ft |
| February | 43.5 | −623 ft | 55.2 | 164 ft |
| March | 51.7 | −69 ft | 63.8 | 728 ft |
| April | 60.5 | 513 ft | 72.9 | 1,313 ft |
| May | 69.2 | 1,076 ft | 80.2 | 1,773 ft |
| June | 77.8 | 1,622 ft | 88.3 | 2,274 ft |
| July | 81.7 | 1,866 ft | 92.5 | 2,531 ft |
| August | 80.7 | 1,804 ft | 92.6 | 2,537 ft |
| September | 73.5 | 1,351 ft | 85.9 | 2,127 ft |
| October | 62.1 | 617 ft | 75.1 | 1,452 ft |
| November | 50.7 | −136 ft | 62.6 | 650 ft |
| December | 42.0 | −725 ft | 52.5 | −16 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 KBDQ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 321 ft — the air behaves like 2,561 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 322 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 KBDQ in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Morrilton Municipal reaches roughly 2,537 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 KBDQ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −897 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,866 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 321 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Morrilton Municipal?
321 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBDQ (ICAO) / BDQ (FAA), in Morrilton, Arkansas.