Macon, Georgia · field elev 354 ft
Density Altitude at Middle Georgia Regional (KMCN)
Middle Georgia Regional sits at 354 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,632 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 | 47.6 | −304 ft | 59.3 | 475 ft |
| February | 51.2 | −62 ft | 63.4 | 743 ft |
| March | 57.7 | 370 ft | 70.6 | 1,207 ft |
| April | 64.5 | 814 ft | 77.9 | 1,669 ft |
| May | 72.9 | 1,353 ft | 85.8 | 2,161 ft |
| June | 79.5 | 1,769 ft | 90.9 | 2,474 ft |
| July | 82.5 | 1,956 ft | 93.5 | 2,632 ft |
| August | 81.4 | 1,888 ft | 92.2 | 2,553 ft |
| September | 76.2 | 1,562 ft | 87.6 | 2,272 ft |
| October | 66.0 | 911 ft | 78.9 | 1,732 ft |
| November | 55.8 | 244 ft | 69.1 | 1,111 ft |
| December | 49.5 | −176 ft | 61.3 | 606 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 KMCN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 354 ft — the air behaves like 2,662 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 355 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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- 48A — Cochran
Cochran · elev 377 ft
- 51A — Hawkinsville-Pulaski County
Hawkinsville · elev 270 ft
- 53A — Dr C P Savage Sr
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- 6A1 — Butler Municipal
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- KDBN — W H 'Bud' Barron
Dublin · elev 311 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KMCN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Middle Georgia Regional reaches roughly 2,632 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 KMCN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −304 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,956 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 354 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Middle Georgia Regional?
354 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMCN (ICAO) / MCN (FAA), in Macon, Georgia.