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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,812 ft station: GREERS FERRY DAM · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GREERS FERRY DAM (1 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,818 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,818 ft

Field elevation 632 ft — the air behaves like 2,818 ft.

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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.