Jonesboro, Arkansas · field elev 262 ft

Density Altitude at Jonesboro Municipal (KJBR)

Jonesboro Municipal sits at 262 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,380 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,380 ft station: JONESBORO MUNI AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at JONESBORO MUNI AP (0 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 38.7 −1,025 ft 46.8 −472 ft
February 42.6 −757 ft 51.6 −149 ft
March 51.1 −182 ft 60.9 466 ft
April 60.7 453 ft 71.3 1,138 ft
May 70.4 1,081 ft 80.7 1,732 ft
June 78.9 1,619 ft 89.6 2,282 ft
July 81.7 1,794 ft 91.2 2,380 ft
August 80.0 1,688 ft 90.0 2,307 ft
September 73.2 1,259 ft 84.2 1,950 ft
October 62.2 551 ft 73.7 1,291 ft
November 50.0 −256 ft 59.9 401 ft
December 41.5 −833 ft 49.6 −283 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 KJBR

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,368 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,368 ft

Field elevation 262 ft — the air behaves like 2,368 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KJBR in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jonesboro Municipal reaches roughly 2,380 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 KJBR on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,025 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,794 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 262 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Jonesboro Municipal?

262 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KJBR (ICAO) / JBR (FAA), in Jonesboro, Arkansas.