Mitchell, South Dakota · field elev 1,304 ft
Density Altitude at Mitchell Municipal (KMHE)
Mitchell Municipal sits at 1,304 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,374 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 | 19.0 | −1,110 ft | 28.6 | −428 ft |
| February | 23.0 | −824 ft | 32.7 | −142 ft |
| March | 34.8 | 4 ft | 45.4 | 727 ft |
| April | 46.9 | 827 ft | 58.7 | 1,607 ft |
| May | 59.3 | 1,646 ft | 70.8 | 2,385 ft |
| June | 69.9 | 2,328 ft | 81.2 | 3,036 ft |
| July | 75.3 | 2,668 ft | 86.7 | 3,374 ft |
| August | 72.2 | 2,473 ft | 83.9 | 3,202 ft |
| September | 63.9 | 1,944 ft | 76.8 | 2,762 ft |
| October | 49.7 | 1,014 ft | 61.7 | 1,802 ft |
| November | 34.9 | 11 ft | 45.6 | 740 ft |
| December | 23.0 | −824 ft | 31.9 | −197 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 KMHE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,304 ft — the air behaves like 3,392 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,305 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 KMHE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mitchell Municipal reaches roughly 3,374 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 KMHE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,110 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,668 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,304 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mitchell Municipal?
1,304 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMHE (ICAO) / MHE (FAA), in Mitchell, South Dakota.