Milwaukee, Wisconsin · field elev 745 ft
Density Altitude at Lawrence J Timmerman (KMWC)
Lawrence J Timmerman sits at 745 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,452 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 | 21.9 | −1,603 ft | 29.7 | −1,049 ft |
| February | 25.1 | −1,375 ft | 33.6 | −777 ft |
| March | 35.1 | −672 ft | 44.3 | −41 ft |
| April | 46.1 | 80 ft | 56.0 | 741 ft |
| May | 57.5 | 839 ft | 67.5 | 1,488 ft |
| June | 67.9 | 1,514 ft | 77.9 | 2,147 ft |
| July | 73.1 | 1,845 ft | 82.8 | 2,452 ft |
| August | 71.2 | 1,725 ft | 80.7 | 2,322 ft |
| September | 63.6 | 1,237 ft | 73.8 | 1,889 ft |
| October | 51.2 | 423 ft | 60.9 | 1,062 ft |
| November | 38.5 | −437 ft | 46.8 | 128 ft |
| December | 27.9 | −1,176 ft | 35.2 | −665 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 KMWC
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 745 ft — the air behaves like 2,465 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 746 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 KMWC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lawrence J Timmerman reaches roughly 2,452 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 KMWC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,603 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,845 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 745 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lawrence J Timmerman?
745 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMWC (ICAO) / MWC (FAA), in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.