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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,009 ft station: MELBOURNE INTL AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MELBOURNE INTL AP (0 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,028 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,028 ft

Field elevation 33 ft — the air behaves like 2,028 ft.

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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.