Hamilton, Texas · field elev 1,305 ft
Density Altitude at Hamilton Municipal (KMNZ)
Hamilton Municipal sits at 1,305 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,943 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 | 46.2 | 782 ft | 58.7 | 1,609 ft |
| February | 49.9 | 1,029 ft | 62.4 | 1,849 ft |
| March | 56.6 | 1,471 ft | 69.1 | 2,278 ft |
| April | 64.8 | 2,003 ft | 77.0 | 2,776 ft |
| May | 72.5 | 2,494 ft | 83.7 | 3,191 ft |
| June | 80.2 | 2,975 ft | 91.2 | 3,648 ft |
| July | 82.9 | 3,142 ft | 94.7 | 3,859 ft |
| August | 83.8 | 3,197 ft | 96.1 | 3,943 ft |
| September | 77.2 | 2,788 ft | 89.3 | 3,533 ft |
| October | 67.4 | 2,170 ft | 80.1 | 2,969 ft |
| November | 56.1 | 1,439 ft | 68.6 | 2,246 ft |
| December | 48.2 | 916 ft | 60.6 | 1,732 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 KMNZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,305 ft — the air behaves like 3,937 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,306 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KMNZ in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hamilton Municipal reaches roughly 3,943 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 KMNZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 782 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,197 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,305 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hamilton Municipal?
1,305 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMNZ (ICAO) / MNZ (FAA), in Hamilton, Texas.