De Queen, Arkansas · field elev 355 ft

Density Altitude at J Lynn Helms Sevier County (KDEQ)

J Lynn Helms Sevier County sits at 355 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,621 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,621 ft station: DE QUEEN SEVIER CO AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DE QUEEN SEVIER CO AP (0 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 43.0 −614 ft 54.7 173 ft
February 47.0 −343 ft 58.9 450 ft
March 54.8 179 ft 67.3 996 ft
April 62.2 666 ft 74.6 1,462 ft
May 70.8 1,221 ft 81.8 1,914 ft
June 78.7 1,720 ft 89.3 2,377 ft
July 82.0 1,927 ft 93.0 2,603 ft
August 81.7 1,908 ft 93.3 2,621 ft
September 75.2 1,500 ft 87.6 2,273 ft
October 63.7 763 ft 76.6 1,588 ft
November 52.7 40 ft 65.0 848 ft
December 45.1 −472 ft 56.4 285 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 KDEQ

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,603 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,603 ft

Field elevation 355 ft — the air behaves like 2,603 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KDEQ in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at J Lynn Helms Sevier County reaches roughly 2,621 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 KDEQ on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −614 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,927 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 355 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of J Lynn Helms Sevier County?

355 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDEQ (ICAO) / DEQ (FAA), in De Queen, Arkansas.