Malone, New York · field elev 790 ft
Density Altitude at Malone-Dufort (KMAL)
Malone-Dufort sits at 790 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (77 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,146 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 | 14.9 | −2,053 ft | 24.1 | −1,390 ft |
| February | 16.8 | −1,915 ft | 26.5 | −1,219 ft |
| March | 26.2 | −1,240 ft | 35.3 | −602 ft |
| April | 40.7 | −231 ft | 50.4 | 425 ft |
| May | 54.3 | 684 ft | 64.4 | 1,344 ft |
| June | 63.3 | 1,273 ft | 72.6 | 1,869 ft |
| July | 67.8 | 1,563 ft | 77.0 | 2,146 ft |
| August | 65.8 | 1,434 ft | 75.4 | 2,046 ft |
| September | 58.5 | 961 ft | 68.7 | 1,621 ft |
| October | 46.4 | 156 ft | 55.1 | 737 ft |
| November | 34.8 | −637 ft | 42.6 | −101 ft |
| December | 22.9 | −1,475 ft | 30.8 | −916 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 KMAL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 790 ft — the air behaves like 2,146 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 791 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KMAL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Malone-Dufort reaches roughly 2,146 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 KMAL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,053 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,563 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 790 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Malone-Dufort?
790 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMAL (ICAO) / MAL (FAA), in Malone, New York.