Monroeville, Alabama · field elev 419 ft

Density Altitude at Monroe County Aeroplex (KMVC)

Monroe County Aeroplex sits at 419 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,693 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,693 ft station: EVERGREEN MIDDLETON FLD · 18 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at EVERGREEN MIDDLETON FLD (18 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 50.4 −35 ft 62.4 758 ft
February 54.1 212 ft 66.6 1,030 ft
March 60.4 627 ft 73.4 1,465 ft
April 66.2 1,004 ft 79.5 1,849 ft
May 74.3 1,522 ft 87.2 2,326 ft
June 80.4 1,905 ft 91.7 2,601 ft
July 82.6 2,042 ft 93.2 2,693 ft
August 82.2 2,017 ft 92.9 2,674 ft
September 78.1 1,761 ft 89.4 2,461 ft
October 68.2 1,133 ft 81.1 1,949 ft
November 57.8 457 ft 71.1 1,318 ft
December 52.3 92 ft 64.1 868 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 KMVC

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,680 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,680 ft

Field elevation 419 ft — the air behaves like 2,680 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KMVC in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Monroe County Aeroplex reaches roughly 2,693 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 KMVC on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −35 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,042 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 419 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Monroe County Aeroplex?

419 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMVC (ICAO) / MVC (FAA), in Monroeville, Alabama.