Milford, Utah · field elev 5,042 ft
Density Altitude at Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field (KMLF)
Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,042 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (95 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,397 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,355 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.5 | 4,292 ft | 40.8 | 5,047 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.3 | 4,615 ft | 46.6 | 5,426 ft ▲ |
| March | 42.9 | 5,185 ft | 57.5 | 6,125 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.9 | 5,575 ft | 64.5 | 6,564 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.5 | 6,188 ft | 75.5 | 7,240 ft ▲ |
| June | 69.1 | 6,849 ft | 87.9 | 7,981 ft ▲ |
| July | 77.0 | 7,331 ft | 95.0 | 8,397 ft ⚠ |
| August | 75.3 | 7,228 ft | 92.8 | 8,269 ft ⚠ |
| September | 65.2 | 6,608 ft | 82.9 | 7,685 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.4 | 5,736 ft | 68.1 | 6,787 ft ▲ |
| November | 38.8 | 4,915 ft | 53.2 | 5,851 ft ▲ |
| December | 28.9 | 4,251 ft | 40.9 | 5,053 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 KMLF
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,042 ft — the air behaves like 8,397 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,044 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 KMLF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field reaches roughly 8,397 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 KMLF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,251 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,331 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,042 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field?
5,042 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMLF (ICAO) / MLF (FAA), in Milford, Utah.