Fulton, Missouri · field elev 887 ft
Density Altitude at Elton Hensley Meml (KFTT)
Elton Hensley Meml sits at 887 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,792 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 | 28.2 | −977 ft | 36.8 | −378 ft |
| February | 33.0 | −641 ft | 42.3 | −1 ft |
| March | 42.9 | 40 ft | 53.1 | 725 ft |
| April | 53.8 | 771 ft | 64.5 | 1,470 ft |
| May | 62.9 | 1,367 ft | 73.1 | 2,019 ft |
| June | 71.5 | 1,918 ft | 81.6 | 2,551 ft |
| July | 75.7 | 2,183 ft | 85.5 | 2,792 ft |
| August | 74.6 | 2,114 ft | 85.1 | 2,768 ft |
| September | 67.0 | 1,631 ft | 78.0 | 2,327 ft |
| October | 55.2 | 863 ft | 66.3 | 1,586 ft |
| November | 43.0 | 47 ft | 52.6 | 691 ft |
| December | 32.9 | −648 ft | 41.3 | −69 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 KFTT
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 887 ft — the air behaves like 2,823 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 888 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 KFTT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Elton Hensley Meml reaches roughly 2,792 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 KFTT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −977 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,183 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 887 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Elton Hensley Meml?
887 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFTT (ICAO) / FTT (FAA), in Fulton, Missouri.