Melbourne, Florida · field elev 33 ft
Density Altitude at Melbourne Orlando International (KMLB)
Melbourne Orlando International sits at 33 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,009 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 | 61.7 | 236 ft | 71.8 | 889 ft |
| February | 64.0 | 386 ft | 74.0 | 1,029 ft |
| March | 67.4 | 606 ft | 77.1 | 1,226 ft |
| April | 71.8 | 889 ft | 80.9 | 1,464 ft |
| May | 76.8 | 1,207 ft | 84.9 | 1,713 ft |
| June | 80.6 | 1,446 ft | 88.1 | 1,911 ft |
| July | 81.7 | 1,514 ft | 89.7 | 2,009 ft |
| August | 82.0 | 1,533 ft | 89.3 | 1,985 ft |
| September | 80.6 | 1,446 ft | 87.6 | 1,880 ft |
| October | 76.3 | 1,175 ft | 83.5 | 1,626 ft |
| November | 69.0 | 710 ft | 77.3 | 1,238 ft |
| December | 64.7 | 432 ft | 73.9 | 1,023 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 KMLB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 33 ft — the air behaves like 2,028 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 34 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 KMLB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Melbourne Orlando International reaches roughly 2,009 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 KMLB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 236 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,533 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 33 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Melbourne Orlando International?
33 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMLB (ICAO) / MLB (FAA), in Melbourne, Florida.