Natchez, Mississippi · field elev 272 ft
Density Altitude at Hardy-Anders Field/Natchez-Adams County (KHEZ)
Hardy-Anders Field/Natchez-Adams County sits at 272 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,288 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 | 46.4 | −486 ft | 56.9 | 216 ft |
| February | 50.0 | −244 ft | 60.9 | 479 ft |
| March | 57.3 | 242 ft | 68.0 | 939 ft |
| April | 63.9 | 674 ft | 75.1 | 1,392 ft |
| May | 71.7 | 1,176 ft | 81.7 | 1,806 ft |
| June | 77.9 | 1,569 ft | 87.3 | 2,153 ft |
| July | 80.4 | 1,725 ft | 89.5 | 2,288 ft |
| August | 79.9 | 1,694 ft | 89.3 | 2,276 ft |
| September | 75.1 | 1,392 ft | 85.5 | 2,042 ft |
| October | 65.1 | 752 ft | 76.9 | 1,506 ft |
| November | 54.8 | 77 ft | 66.6 | 849 ft |
| December | 48.4 | −351 ft | 58.9 | 347 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 KHEZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 272 ft — the air behaves like 2,319 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 273 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 KHEZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hardy-Anders Field/Natchez-Adams County reaches roughly 2,288 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 KHEZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −486 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,725 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 272 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hardy-Anders Field/Natchez-Adams County?
272 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHEZ (ICAO) / HEZ (FAA), in Natchez, Mississippi.