Monett, Missouri · field elev 1,316 ft
Density Altitude at Monett Regional (KHFJ)
Monett Regional sits at 1,316 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,492 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 | 34.0 | −36 ft | 44.1 | 654 ft |
| February | 38.1 | 246 ft | 48.7 | 963 ft |
| March | 46.8 | 836 ft | 57.6 | 1,550 ft |
| April | 56.4 | 1,472 ft | 67.4 | 2,183 ft |
| May | 65.0 | 2,030 ft | 75.2 | 2,677 ft |
| June | 73.5 | 2,570 ft | 83.3 | 3,180 ft |
| July | 78.0 | 2,852 ft | 88.3 | 3,486 ft |
| August | 77.3 | 2,808 ft | 88.4 | 3,492 ft |
| September | 69.7 | 2,330 ft | 81.0 | 3,038 ft |
| October | 58.4 | 1,603 ft | 69.8 | 2,336 ft |
| November | 46.6 | 822 ft | 57.1 | 1,518 ft |
| December | 37.5 | 205 ft | 47.2 | 862 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 KHFJ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,316 ft — the air behaves like 3,468 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,317 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 KHFJ in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Monett Regional reaches roughly 3,492 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 KHFJ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −36 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,852 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,316 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Monett Regional?
1,316 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHFJ (ICAO) / HFJ (FAA), in Monett, Missouri.