Heber Springs, Arkansas · field elev 632 ft
Density Altitude at Heber Springs Municipal (KHBZ)
Heber Springs Municipal sits at 632 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,812 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 | 38.1 | −606 ft | 48.4 | 95 ft |
| February | 42.2 | −325 ft | 53.5 | 436 ft |
| March | 50.2 | 216 ft | 61.8 | 981 ft |
| April | 59.5 | 831 ft | 71.6 | 1,611 ft |
| May | 67.9 | 1,375 ft | 79.2 | 2,091 ft |
| June | 76.1 | 1,896 ft | 86.6 | 2,549 ft |
| July | 80.2 | 2,153 ft | 90.9 | 2,812 ft |
| August | 79.3 | 2,097 ft | 90.6 | 2,794 ft |
| September | 72.4 | 1,662 ft | 84.0 | 2,389 ft |
| October | 61.2 | 942 ft | 73.2 | 1,713 ft |
| November | 50.0 | 202 ft | 60.8 | 916 ft |
| December | 41.0 | −407 ft | 51.0 | 269 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 KHBZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 632 ft — the air behaves like 2,818 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 633 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KHBZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Heber Springs Municipal reaches roughly 2,812 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 KHBZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −606 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,153 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 632 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Heber Springs Municipal?
632 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHBZ (ICAO) / HBZ (FAA), in Heber Springs, Arkansas.