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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,368 ft station: METTER · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at METTER (2 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 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,350 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,350 ft

Field elevation 197 ft — the air behaves like 2,350 ft.

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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.