Fort Meade (Odenton), Maryland · field elev 150 ft
Density Altitude at Fort Meade Exec (KFME)
Fort Meade Exec sits at 150 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,097 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 | 34.3 | −1,471 ft | 43.2 | −856 ft |
| February | 36.6 | −1,310 ft | 46.4 | −638 ft |
| March | 44.3 | −781 ft | 54.8 | −74 ft |
| April | 55.0 | −61 ft | 66.5 | 692 ft |
| May | 64.4 | 556 ft | 75.5 | 1,268 ft |
| June | 73.5 | 1,141 ft | 84.4 | 1,825 ft |
| July | 78.3 | 1,444 ft | 88.8 | 2,097 ft |
| August | 76.2 | 1,312 ft | 86.5 | 1,955 ft |
| September | 69.2 | 866 ft | 79.7 | 1,532 ft |
| October | 57.4 | 98 ft | 68.3 | 808 ft |
| November | 46.9 | −604 ft | 57.3 | 91 ft |
| December | 38.6 | −1,172 ft | 47.5 | −563 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 KFME
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 150 ft — the air behaves like 2,109 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 151 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 KFME in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fort Meade Exec reaches roughly 2,097 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 KFME on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,471 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,444 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 150 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fort Meade Exec?
150 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFME (ICAO) / FME (FAA), in Fort Meade (Odenton), Maryland.