Camden, Arkansas · field elev 130 ft

Density Altitude at Harrell Field (KCDH)

Harrell Field sits at 130 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,268 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,268 ft station: CAMDEN 1 · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CAMDEN 1 (4 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 42.3 −942 ft 53.3 −199 ft
February 46.1 −683 ft 57.9 106 ft
March 54.1 −146 ft 66.4 661 ft
April 62.0 375 ft 74.5 1,180 ft
May 70.4 919 ft 81.4 1,614 ft
June 78.1 1,407 ft 88.8 2,072 ft
July 81.5 1,620 ft 91.9 2,262 ft
August 80.8 1,577 ft 92.0 2,268 ft
September 74.2 1,161 ft 86.0 1,900 ft
October 62.9 434 ft 75.7 1,256 ft
November 52.0 −286 ft 64.0 506 ft
December 44.4 −799 ft 55.6 −46 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 KCDH

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,268 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,268 ft

Field elevation 130 ft — the air behaves like 2,268 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KCDH in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Harrell Field reaches roughly 2,268 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 KCDH on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −942 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,620 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 130 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Harrell Field?

130 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCDH (ICAO) / CDH (FAA), in Camden, Arkansas.