Morrisville, Vermont · field elev 733 ft
Density Altitude at Morrisville-Stowe State (KMVL)
Morrisville-Stowe State sits at 733 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,202 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 | 15.7 | −2,067 ft | 26.4 | −1,297 ft |
| February | 17.9 | −1,907 ft | 29.6 | −1,071 ft |
| March | 27.6 | −1,213 ft | 38.5 | −452 ft |
| April | 40.8 | −295 ft | 52.5 | 494 ft |
| May | 53.2 | 541 ft | 66.0 | 1,377 ft |
| June | 62.1 | 1,125 ft | 74.3 | 1,906 ft |
| July | 66.9 | 1,435 ft | 79.0 | 2,202 ft |
| August | 65.2 | 1,326 ft | 77.4 | 2,101 ft |
| September | 57.7 | 838 ft | 70.0 | 1,634 ft |
| October | 45.6 | 32 ft | 56.3 | 746 ft |
| November | 34.2 | −750 ft | 43.3 | −124 ft |
| December | 22.9 | −1,547 ft | 31.7 | −924 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 KMVL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 733 ft — the air behaves like 2,202 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 734 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 KMVL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Morrisville-Stowe State reaches roughly 2,202 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 KMVL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,067 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,435 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 733 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Morrisville-Stowe State?
733 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMVL (ICAO) / MVL (FAA), in Morrisville, Vermont.