Muncie, Indiana · field elev 937 ft

Density Altitude at Delaware County Regional (KMIE)

Delaware County Regional sits at 937 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,872 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,872 ft station: MUNCIE DELAWARE CO AP · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MUNCIE DELAWARE CO AP (1 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 28.6 −887 ft 36.0 −371 ft
February 31.9 −655 ft 39.9 −102 ft
March 41.7 20 ft 50.9 640 ft
April 53.5 813 ft 64.1 1,506 ft
May 64.4 1,525 ft 74.6 2,175 ft
June 73.3 2,093 ft 83.0 2,699 ft
July 76.0 2,263 ft 85.8 2,872 ft
August 73.7 2,118 ft 84.1 2,767 ft
September 67.2 1,705 ft 78.8 2,438 ft
October 55.8 965 ft 66.3 1,647 ft
November 43.9 170 ft 52.3 733 ft
December 33.8 −523 ft 40.7 −48 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 2,884 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,884 ft

Field elevation 937 ft — the air behaves like 2,884 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KMIE in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Delaware County Regional reaches roughly 2,872 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 KMIE on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −887 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,263 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 937 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Delaware County Regional?

937 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMIE (ICAO) / MIE (FAA), in Muncie, Indiana.