Machias, Maine · field elev 96 ft
Density Altitude at Machias Valley (KMVM)
Machias Valley sits at 96 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (76 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,259 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 | 19.1 | −2,621 ft | 28.8 | −1,925 ft |
| February | 21.8 | −2,426 ft | 32.2 | −1,685 ft |
| March | 30.6 | −1,798 ft | 39.3 | −1,191 ft |
| April | 41.5 | −1,039 ft | 50.9 | −401 ft |
| May | 51.7 | −348 ft | 61.2 | 281 ft |
| June | 60.2 | 216 ft | 69.7 | 832 ft |
| July | 66.0 | 594 ft | 76.4 | 1,259 ft |
| August | 65.8 | 581 ft | 76.4 | 1,259 ft |
| September | 58.8 | 124 ft | 69.2 | 800 ft |
| October | 48.1 | −590 ft | 56.9 | −2 ft |
| November | 38.0 | −1,281 ft | 46.3 | −712 ft |
| December | 26.9 | −2,060 ft | 35.2 | −1,475 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 KMVM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 96 ft — the air behaves like 1,233 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 97 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 KMVM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 76 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Machias Valley reaches roughly 1,259 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 KMVM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,621 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 594 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 96 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Machias Valley?
96 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMVM (ICAO) / MVM (FAA), in Machias, Maine.