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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 262 ft — the air behaves like 2,368 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 263 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 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.