Jackson, Minnesota · field elev 1,446 ft
Density Altitude at Jackson Municipal (KMJQ)
Jackson Municipal sits at 1,446 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,221 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 | 13.4 | −1,337 ft | 22.0 | −717 ft |
| February | 17.6 | −1,032 ft | 26.7 | −384 ft |
| March | 30.0 | −152 ft | 39.4 | 496 ft |
| April | 43.7 | 788 ft | 54.9 | 1,534 ft |
| May | 56.9 | 1,665 ft | 67.9 | 2,375 ft |
| June | 67.5 | 2,349 ft | 78.2 | 3,023 ft |
| July | 70.9 | 2,565 ft | 81.4 | 3,221 ft |
| August | 68.2 | 2,394 ft | 78.9 | 3,067 ft |
| September | 60.8 | 1,919 ft | 72.7 | 2,679 ft |
| October | 47.3 | 1,030 ft | 58.7 | 1,782 ft |
| November | 32.0 | −13 ft | 41.6 | 646 ft |
| December | 19.3 | −910 ft | 27.5 | −328 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 KMJQ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,446 ft — the air behaves like 3,197 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,447 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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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 KMJQ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jackson Municipal reaches roughly 3,221 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 KMJQ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,337 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,565 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,446 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Jackson Municipal?
1,446 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMJQ (ICAO) / MJQ (FAA), in Jackson, Minnesota.