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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,632 ft station: MACON MIDDLE GA RGNL AP · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MACON MIDDLE GA RGNL AP (1 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 47.6 −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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,662 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,662 ft

Field elevation 354 ft — the air behaves like 2,662 ft.

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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.