Morris, Minnesota · field elev 1,136 ft
Density Altitude at Morris Municipal/Charlie Schmidt Field (KMOX)
Morris Municipal/Charlie Schmidt Field sits at 1,136 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,800 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 | 9.8 | −1,991 ft | 19.2 | −1,306 ft |
| February | 13.8 | −1,698 ft | 23.5 | −999 ft |
| March | 27.3 | −729 ft | 36.4 | −95 ft |
| April | 42.4 | 315 ft | 52.9 | 1,019 ft |
| May | 56.3 | 1,243 ft | 67.5 | 1,969 ft |
| June | 66.8 | 1,924 ft | 77.1 | 2,576 ft |
| July | 70.3 | 2,147 ft | 80.7 | 2,800 ft |
| August | 67.9 | 1,994 ft | 78.9 | 2,688 ft |
| September | 59.9 | 1,479 ft | 71.9 | 2,249 ft |
| October | 45.5 | 525 ft | 56.5 | 1,256 ft |
| November | 30.0 | −540 ft | 39.0 | 84 ft |
| December | 16.6 | −1,494 ft | 25.0 | −892 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 KMOX
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,136 ft — the air behaves like 2,818 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,137 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 KMOX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Morris Municipal/Charlie Schmidt Field reaches roughly 2,800 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 KMOX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,991 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,147 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,136 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Morris Municipal/Charlie Schmidt Field?
1,136 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMOX (ICAO) / MOX (FAA), in Morris, Minnesota.