Mexico, Missouri · field elev 823 ft
Density Altitude at Mexico Meml (KMYJ)
Mexico Meml sits at 823 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,861 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 | 28.4 | −1,043 ft | 37.6 | −402 ft |
| February | 32.8 | −735 ft | 42.7 | −53 ft |
| March | 43.0 | −33 ft | 54.2 | 718 ft |
| April | 54.4 | 731 ft | 65.9 | 1,481 ft |
| May | 64.3 | 1,378 ft | 75.1 | 2,067 ft |
| June | 73.4 | 1,960 ft | 83.9 | 2,616 ft |
| July | 77.6 | 2,224 ft | 87.9 | 2,861 ft |
| August | 75.8 | 2,111 ft | 86.6 | 2,782 ft |
| September | 67.9 | 1,610 ft | 79.4 | 2,336 ft |
| October | 56.0 | 837 ft | 67.6 | 1,591 ft |
| November | 44.0 | 35 ft | 54.3 | 725 ft |
| December | 33.0 | −721 ft | 41.9 | −108 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 KMYJ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 823 ft — the air behaves like 2,868 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 824 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 KMYJ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mexico Meml reaches roughly 2,861 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 KMYJ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,043 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,224 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 823 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mexico Meml?
823 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMYJ (ICAO) / MYJ (FAA), in Mexico, Missouri.