Jackson, Tennessee · field elev 435 ft
Density Altitude at Jackson Regional (KMKL)
Jackson Regional sits at 435 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,517 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 | 39.0 | −789 ft | 48.7 | −129 ft |
| February | 42.7 | −535 ft | 53.0 | 159 ft |
| March | 50.9 | 19 ft | 62.2 | 764 ft |
| April | 60.3 | 640 ft | 72.1 | 1,402 ft |
| May | 68.9 | 1,197 ft | 80.0 | 1,900 ft |
| June | 76.4 | 1,674 ft | 87.1 | 2,340 ft |
| July | 79.5 | 1,868 ft | 90.0 | 2,517 ft |
| August | 78.3 | 1,793 ft | 89.5 | 2,487 ft |
| September | 71.7 | 1,376 ft | 83.9 | 2,142 ft |
| October | 60.7 | 667 ft | 73.3 | 1,478 ft |
| November | 49.3 | −89 ft | 60.8 | 673 ft |
| December | 41.8 | −597 ft | 51.4 | 52 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 KMKL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 435 ft — the air behaves like 2,517 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 436 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 KMKL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jackson Regional reaches roughly 2,517 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 KMKL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −789 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,868 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 435 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Jackson Regional?
435 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMKL (ICAO) / MKL (FAA), in Jackson, Tennessee.