Marion, Ohio · field elev 993 ft

Density Altitude at Marion Municipal (KMNN)

Marion Municipal sits at 993 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,804 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,804 ft station: MARION MUNI AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MARION MUNI 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 26.7 −951 ft 34.3 −418 ft
February 29.3 −767 ft 37.4 −204 ft
March 38.5 −129 ft 47.9 509 ft
April 50.0 650 ft 61.3 1,393 ft
May 61.1 1,380 ft 72.1 2,086 ft
June 69.9 1,946 ft 80.2 2,594 ft
July 73.0 2,143 ft 83.6 2,804 ft
August 71.1 2,023 ft 81.8 2,693 ft
September 64.4 1,594 ft 75.9 2,325 ft
October 53.1 856 ft 63.7 1,549 ft
November 41.3 63 ft 50.0 650 ft
December 31.7 −599 ft 38.8 −108 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,829 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,829 ft

Field elevation 993 ft — the air behaves like 2,829 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KMNN in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Marion Municipal reaches roughly 2,804 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 KMNN on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −951 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,143 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 993 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Marion Municipal?

993 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMNN (ICAO) / MNN (FAA), in Marion, Ohio.