Marshall, Missouri · field elev 779 ft

Density Altitude at Marshall Meml Municipal (KMHL)

Marshall Meml Municipal sits at 779 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,783 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,783 ft station: MARSHALL · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MARSHALL (3 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 27.8 −1,141 ft 36.8 −512 ft
February 32.4 −818 ft 42.3 −135 ft
March 43.0 −87 ft 53.8 637 ft
April 53.8 637 ft 64.9 1,363 ft
May 64.5 1,337 ft 74.6 1,982 ft
June 73.7 1,925 ft 83.7 2,550 ft
July 77.4 2,158 ft 87.5 2,783 ft
August 75.5 2,038 ft 86.1 2,697 ft
September 67.8 1,549 ft 79.3 2,276 ft
October 56.0 783 ft 67.3 1,517 ft
November 43.1 −81 ft 53.1 591 ft
December 32.6 −804 ft 41.4 −196 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 KMHL

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,814 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,814 ft

Field elevation 779 ft — the air behaves like 2,814 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KMHL in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Marshall Meml Municipal reaches roughly 2,783 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 KMHL on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,141 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,158 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 779 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Marshall Meml Municipal?

779 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMHL (ICAO) / MHL (FAA), in Marshall, Missouri.