Malden, Missouri · field elev 295 ft
Density Altitude at Malden Regional (KMAW)
Malden Regional sits at 295 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,481 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 | 36.4 | −1,143 ft | 45.5 | −519 ft |
| February | 40.5 | −860 ft | 50.7 | −168 ft |
| March | 49.4 | −255 ft | 60.6 | 487 ft |
| April | 59.8 | 435 ft | 71.4 | 1,185 ft |
| May | 69.7 | 1,076 ft | 80.9 | 1,785 ft |
| June | 78.7 | 1,647 ft | 89.8 | 2,335 ft |
| July | 81.6 | 1,828 ft | 92.2 | 2,481 ft |
| August | 79.9 | 1,722 ft | 91.0 | 2,408 ft |
| September | 72.8 | 1,274 ft | 84.9 | 2,033 ft |
| October | 61.4 | 540 ft | 74.2 | 1,363 ft |
| November | 49.1 | −276 ft | 60.0 | 448 ft |
| December | 39.7 | −915 ft | 48.9 | −289 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 KMAW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 295 ft — the air behaves like 2,469 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 296 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 KMAW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Malden Regional reaches roughly 2,481 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 KMAW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,143 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,828 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 295 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Malden Regional?
295 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMAW (ICAO) / MAW (FAA), in Malden, Missouri.