Branson West, Missouri · field elev 1,348 ft
Density Altitude at Branson West Municipal/Emerson Field (KFWB)
Branson West Municipal/Emerson Field sits at 1,348 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,586 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 | 33.4 | −38 ft | 45.0 | 754 ft |
| February | 37.6 | 251 ft | 49.7 | 1,069 ft |
| March | 46.4 | 848 ft | 58.9 | 1,675 ft |
| April | 55.8 | 1,472 ft | 68.5 | 2,293 ft |
| May | 64.9 | 2,063 ft | 76.6 | 2,804 ft |
| June | 73.8 | 2,628 ft | 85.1 | 3,329 ft |
| July | 77.7 | 2,872 ft | 89.3 | 3,586 ft |
| August | 77.2 | 2,841 ft | 89.2 | 3,579 ft |
| September | 68.8 | 2,312 ft | 81.7 | 3,120 ft |
| October | 57.3 | 1,570 ft | 70.4 | 2,413 ft |
| November | 45.6 | 795 ft | 58.2 | 1,629 ft |
| December | 36.4 | 169 ft | 47.3 | 909 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 KFWB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,348 ft — the air behaves like 3,567 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,349 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 KFWB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Branson West Municipal/Emerson Field reaches roughly 3,586 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 KFWB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −38 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,872 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,348 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Branson West Municipal/Emerson Field?
1,348 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFWB (ICAO) / FWB (FAA), in Branson West, Missouri.