Manchester, New Hampshire · field elev 266 ft

Density Altitude at Manchester Boston Regional (KMHT)

Manchester Boston Regional sits at 266 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,948 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈1,948 ft station: MANCHESTER AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MANCHESTER AP (0 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 25.6 −1,940 ft 34.1 −1,340 ft
February 28.2 −1,755 ft 37.4 −1,110 ft
March 36.5 −1,173 ft 45.6 −548 ft
April 48.2 −372 ft 58.9 340 ft
May 58.9 340 ft 70.1 1,066 ft
June 68.1 938 ft 78.7 1,612 ft
July 73.8 1,302 ft 84.1 1,948 ft
August 72.2 1,201 ft 82.4 1,843 ft
September 64.3 693 ft 74.6 1,353 ft
October 52.2 −104 ft 62.1 550 ft
November 41.5 −828 ft 50.0 −251 ft
December 31.4 −1,529 ft 39.3 −979 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 KMHT

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,942 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,942 ft

Field elevation 266 ft — the air behaves like 1,942 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KMHT in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Manchester Boston Regional reaches roughly 1,948 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 KMHT on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,940 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,302 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 266 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Manchester Boston Regional?

266 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMHT (ICAO) / MHT (FAA), in Manchester, New Hampshire.