Metter, Georgia · field elev 197 ft
Density Altitude at John Edwin Jones Sr Field/Metter Municipal (KMHP)
John Edwin Jones Sr Field/Metter Municipal sits at 197 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,368 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 | 49.6 | −364 ft | 60.1 | 334 ft |
| February | 53.4 | −109 ft | 64.6 | 627 ft |
| March | 59.5 | 294 ft | 71.1 | 1,046 ft |
| April | 66.0 | 718 ft | 78.0 | 1,483 ft |
| May | 74.3 | 1,249 ft | 85.6 | 1,957 ft |
| June | 80.1 | 1,615 ft | 90.5 | 2,258 ft |
| July | 82.5 | 1,765 ft | 92.3 | 2,368 ft |
| August | 81.8 | 1,721 ft | 91.2 | 2,301 ft |
| September | 77.1 | 1,426 ft | 86.4 | 2,006 ft |
| October | 67.5 | 815 ft | 78.4 | 1,508 ft |
| November | 57.9 | 189 ft | 69.2 | 924 ft |
| December | 52.0 | −203 ft | 62.7 | 504 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 KMHP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 197 ft — the air behaves like 2,350 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 198 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KMHP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at John Edwin Jones Sr Field/Metter Municipal reaches roughly 2,368 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 KMHP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −364 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,765 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 197 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of John Edwin Jones Sr Field/Metter Municipal?
197 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMHP (ICAO) / MHP (FAA), in Metter, Georgia.