Meade, Kansas · field elev 2,527 ft
Density Altitude at Meade Municipal (KMEJ)
From a field elevation of 2,527 ft, a typical July afternoon at Meade Municipal (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,322 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3 | 1,355 ft | 46.0 | 2,282 ft |
| February | 35.4 | 1,568 ft | 48.9 | 2,474 ft |
| March | 44.6 | 2,188 ft | 59.4 | 3,158 ft |
| April | 53.0 | 2,743 ft | 67.7 | 3,688 ft |
| May | 64.4 | 3,478 ft | 78.9 | 4,386 ft |
| June | 74.4 | 4,107 ft | 88.5 | 4,970 ft |
| July | 79.9 | 4,447 ft | 94.4 | 5,322 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.1 | 4,336 ft | 91.9 | 5,174 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.7 | 3,814 ft | 84.4 | 4,722 ft |
| October | 56.3 | 2,958 ft | 71.5 | 3,926 ft |
| November | 43.3 | 2,102 ft | 57.7 | 3,049 ft |
| December | 33.9 | 1,465 ft | 47.6 | 2,388 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 KMEJ
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,527 ft — the air behaves like 5,299 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,529 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 KMEJ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Meade Municipal reaches roughly 5,322 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 KMEJ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,355 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,447 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,527 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Meade Municipal?
2,527 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMEJ (ICAO) / MEJ (FAA), in Meade, Kansas.