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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,481 ft station: MALDEN MUNI AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MALDEN 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,469 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,469 ft

Field elevation 295 ft — the air behaves like 2,469 ft.

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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.