Muskegon, Michigan · field elev 628 ft
Density Altitude at Muskegon County (KMKG)
Muskegon County sits at 628 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,235 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 | 26.6 | −1,415 ft | 32.5 | −999 ft |
| February | 27.7 | −1,337 ft | 34.5 | −860 ft |
| March | 35.7 | −777 ft | 44.3 | −187 ft |
| April | 46.8 | −18 ft | 56.6 | 636 ft |
| May | 57.9 | 721 ft | 68.4 | 1,402 ft |
| June | 67.4 | 1,338 ft | 77.7 | 1,992 ft |
| July | 71.9 | 1,626 ft | 81.6 | 2,235 ft |
| August | 70.8 | 1,556 ft | 80.2 | 2,148 ft |
| September | 63.5 | 1,087 ft | 73.4 | 1,721 ft |
| October | 51.9 | 324 ft | 60.6 | 898 ft |
| November | 41.0 | −412 ft | 47.8 | 50 ft |
| December | 31.9 | −1,041 ft | 37.4 | −659 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 KMKG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 628 ft — the air behaves like 2,260 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 629 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 KMKG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Muskegon County reaches roughly 2,235 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 KMKG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,415 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,626 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 628 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Muskegon County?
628 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMKG (ICAO) / MKG (FAA), in Muskegon, Michigan.