Manila, Arkansas · field elev 243 ft
Density Altitude at Manila Municipal (KMXA)
Manila Municipal sits at 243 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,290 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 | 37.5 | −1,132 ft | 45.3 | −597 ft |
| February | 42.0 | −822 ft | 50.5 | −246 ft |
| March | 50.6 | −239 ft | 59.6 | 358 ft |
| April | 61.0 | 449 ft | 70.6 | 1,070 ft |
| May | 70.5 | 1,064 ft | 79.7 | 1,646 ft |
| June | 78.8 | 1,590 ft | 88.0 | 2,161 ft |
| July | 81.3 | 1,746 ft | 90.1 | 2,290 ft |
| August | 79.9 | 1,659 ft | 89.0 | 2,222 ft |
| September | 73.4 | 1,249 ft | 83.4 | 1,877 ft |
| October | 62.2 | 528 ft | 72.5 | 1,191 ft |
| November | 50.2 | −266 ft | 59.1 | 325 ft |
| December | 41.2 | −877 ft | 48.9 | −354 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 KMXA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 243 ft — the air behaves like 2,284 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 244 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KMXA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Manila Municipal reaches roughly 2,290 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 KMXA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,132 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,746 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 243 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Manila Municipal?
243 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMXA (ICAO) / MXA (FAA), in Manila, Arkansas.