Philadelphia, Mississippi · field elev 458 ft
Density Altitude at Philadelphia Municipal (KMPE)
Philadelphia Municipal sits at 458 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,612 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 | 45.5 | −316 ft | 55.9 | 380 ft |
| February | 49.3 | −60 ft | 60.5 | 682 ft |
| March | 56.6 | 426 ft | 68.4 | 1,193 ft |
| April | 63.7 | 890 ft | 75.5 | 1,645 ft |
| May | 71.7 | 1,404 ft | 82.5 | 2,083 ft |
| June | 78.5 | 1,834 ft | 88.9 | 2,478 ft |
| July | 81.1 | 1,996 ft | 91.1 | 2,612 ft |
| August | 80.7 | 1,971 ft | 90.9 | 2,600 ft |
| September | 75.6 | 1,652 ft | 86.8 | 2,349 ft |
| October | 65.1 | 981 ft | 77.7 | 1,784 ft |
| November | 54.7 | 300 ft | 66.7 | 1,084 ft |
| December | 47.9 | −154 ft | 58.5 | 551 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 KMPE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 458 ft — the air behaves like 2,606 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 459 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 KMPE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Philadelphia Municipal reaches roughly 2,612 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 KMPE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −316 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,996 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 458 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Philadelphia Municipal?
458 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMPE (ICAO) / MPE (FAA), in Philadelphia, Mississippi.