Dexter, Missouri · field elev 304 ft
Density Altitude at Dexter Municipal (KDXE)
Dexter Municipal sits at 304 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,492 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.4 | −1,132 ft | 45.5 | −508 ft |
| February | 40.5 | −849 ft | 50.7 | −157 ft |
| March | 49.4 | −244 ft | 60.6 | 498 ft |
| April | 59.8 | 446 ft | 71.4 | 1,196 ft |
| May | 69.7 | 1,088 ft | 80.9 | 1,796 ft |
| June | 78.7 | 1,658 ft | 89.8 | 2,346 ft |
| July | 81.6 | 1,839 ft | 92.2 | 2,492 ft |
| August | 79.9 | 1,733 ft | 91.0 | 2,419 ft |
| September | 72.8 | 1,285 ft | 84.9 | 2,044 ft |
| October | 61.4 | 551 ft | 74.2 | 1,374 ft |
| November | 49.1 | −265 ft | 60.0 | 459 ft |
| December | 39.7 | −904 ft | 48.9 | −278 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 KDXE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 304 ft — the air behaves like 2,480 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 305 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KDXE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dexter Municipal reaches roughly 2,492 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 KDXE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,132 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,839 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 304 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dexter Municipal?
304 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDXE (ICAO) / DXE (FAA), in Dexter, Missouri.