Madison, Mississippi · field elev 325 ft

Density Altitude at Bruce Campbell Field (KMBO)

Bruce Campbell Field sits at 325 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,518 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,518 ft station: JACKSON INTL AP · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at JACKSON INTL AP (8 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 47.0 −380 ft 57.4 314 ft
February 50.9 −118 ft 62.0 616 ft
March 57.9 347 ft 69.4 1,094 ft
April 64.9 804 ft 76.5 1,545 ft
May 72.9 1,318 ft 83.8 2,002 ft
June 79.6 1,740 ft 89.9 2,377 ft
July 82.1 1,896 ft 92.1 2,511 ft
August 81.8 1,877 ft 92.2 2,518 ft
September 76.9 1,571 ft 87.8 2,249 ft
October 66.2 888 ft 78.3 1,659 ft
November 55.4 182 ft 67.2 953 ft
December 49.1 −238 ft 59.6 459 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 KMBO

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,505 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,505 ft

Field elevation 325 ft — the air behaves like 2,505 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KMBO in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bruce Campbell Field reaches roughly 2,518 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 KMBO on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −380 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,896 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 325 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Bruce Campbell Field?

325 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMBO (ICAO) / MBO (FAA), in Madison, Mississippi.