Farmington, Missouri · field elev 946 ft
Density Altitude at Farmington Regional (KFAM)
Farmington Regional sits at 946 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,048 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 | 32.7 | −588 ft | 42.8 | 106 ft |
| February | 36.8 | −304 ft | 47.9 | 451 ft |
| March | 46.0 | 323 ft | 57.8 | 1,107 ft |
| April | 56.5 | 1,022 ft | 68.7 | 1,812 ft |
| May | 65.5 | 1,607 ft | 77.0 | 2,337 ft |
| June | 73.7 | 2,129 ft | 84.8 | 2,821 ft |
| July | 77.7 | 2,381 ft | 88.5 | 3,048 ft |
| August | 76.3 | 2,293 ft | 87.7 | 2,999 ft |
| September | 68.5 | 1,799 ft | 80.7 | 2,568 ft |
| October | 57.4 | 1,081 ft | 70.0 | 1,895 ft |
| November | 45.6 | 296 ft | 56.7 | 1,035 ft |
| December | 36.4 | −332 ft | 46.4 | 350 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 KFAM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 946 ft — the air behaves like 3,078 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 947 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 KFAM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Farmington Regional reaches roughly 3,048 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 KFAM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −588 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,381 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 946 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Farmington Regional?
946 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFAM (ICAO) / FAM (FAA), in Farmington, Missouri.