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.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,537 ft station: MORRILTON · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MORRILTON (3 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,561 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,561 ft

Field elevation 321 ft — the air behaves like 2,561 ft.

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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.