Colt, Arkansas · field elev 239 ft

Density Altitude at Delta Regional (KDRP)

Delta Regional sits at 239 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,389 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,389 ft station: WYNNE · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WYNNE (9 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 40.3 −944 ft 49.1 −345 ft
February 44.0 −691 ft 53.7 −37 ft
March 52.5 −117 ft 62.6 549 ft
April 62.1 516 ft 72.9 1,212 ft
May 71.6 1,129 ft 81.6 1,760 ft
June 79.7 1,641 ft 89.6 2,254 ft
July 82.2 1,797 ft 91.8 2,389 ft
August 80.7 1,704 ft 91.1 2,346 ft
September 74.3 1,301 ft 86.0 2,033 ft
October 63.8 627 ft 75.9 1,402 ft
November 51.8 −164 ft 62.1 516 ft
December 43.5 −725 ft 52.1 −144 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 KDRP

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,401 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,401 ft

Field elevation 239 ft — the air behaves like 2,401 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KDRP in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Delta Regional reaches roughly 2,389 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 KDRP on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −944 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,797 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 239 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Delta Regional?

239 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDRP (ICAO) / DRP (FAA), in Colt, Arkansas.