Crossett, Arkansas · field elev 184 ft

Density Altitude at Z M Jack Stell Field (KCRT)

Z M Jack Stell Field sits at 184 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,510 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,510 ft station: CROSSETT 2 SSE · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CROSSETT 2 SSE (6 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 45.6 −650 ft 57.1 120 ft
February 49.2 −407 ft 61.6 416 ft
March 56.9 107 ft 70.0 959 ft
April 64.5 605 ft 77.6 1,442 ft
May 72.8 1,138 ft 84.8 1,892 ft
June 80.2 1,605 ft 91.6 2,309 ft
July 83.4 1,805 ft 94.6 2,492 ft
August 82.9 1,774 ft 94.9 2,510 ft
September 77.1 1,411 ft 90.0 2,212 ft
October 66.0 702 ft 79.9 1,586 ft
November 55.1 −12 ft 68.0 831 ft
December 47.9 −494 ft 59.3 265 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 KCRT

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,516 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,516 ft

Field elevation 184 ft — the air behaves like 2,516 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KCRT in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Z M Jack Stell Field reaches roughly 2,510 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 KCRT on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −650 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,805 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 184 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Z M Jack Stell Field?

184 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCRT (ICAO) / CRT (FAA), in Crossett, Arkansas.