Saginaw, Michigan · field elev 668 ft
Density Altitude at Mbs International (KMBS)
Mbs International sits at 668 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,321 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 | 23.0 | −1,621 ft | 29.5 | −1,160 ft |
| February | 24.5 | −1,514 ft | 31.8 | −998 ft |
| March | 34.0 | −845 ft | 42.3 | −273 ft |
| April | 45.9 | −29 ft | 55.8 | 632 ft |
| May | 58.2 | 790 ft | 68.6 | 1,464 ft |
| June | 68.1 | 1,432 ft | 78.5 | 2,091 ft |
| July | 71.7 | 1,662 ft | 82.2 | 2,321 ft |
| August | 69.7 | 1,535 ft | 80.0 | 2,184 ft |
| September | 62.5 | 1,071 ft | 73.3 | 1,763 ft |
| October | 50.8 | 300 ft | 60.2 | 921 ft |
| November | 39.0 | −499 ft | 46.2 | −8 ft |
| December | 28.9 | −1,202 ft | 34.7 | −796 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 KMBS
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 668 ft — the air behaves like 2,309 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 669 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 KMBS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mbs International reaches roughly 2,321 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 KMBS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,621 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,662 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 668 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mbs International?
668 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMBS (ICAO) / MBS (FAA), in Saginaw, Michigan.