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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 779 ft — the air behaves like 2,814 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 780 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 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.