Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · field elev 25 ft

Density Altitude at Myrtle Beach International (KMYR)

Myrtle Beach International sits at 25 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,858 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈1,858 ft station: MYRTLE BEACH · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MYRTLE BEACH (8 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 44.5 −922 ft 55.5 −182 ft
February 46.6 −780 ft 57.8 −30 ft
March 52.7 −369 ft 63.7 357 ft
April 61.1 187 ft 71.5 860 ft
May 69.3 719 ft 78.8 1,323 ft
June 76.2 1,159 ft 84.5 1,679 ft
July 79.5 1,367 ft 87.4 1,858 ft
August 78.3 1,291 ft 86.5 1,803 ft
September 74.0 1,019 ft 83.0 1,586 ft
October 64.7 422 ft 75.6 1,121 ft
November 54.3 −262 ft 66.4 532 ft
December 47.4 −725 ft 58.6 23 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 KMYR

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,834 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,834 ft

Field elevation 25 ft — the air behaves like 1,834 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KMYR in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Myrtle Beach International reaches roughly 1,858 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 KMYR on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −922 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,367 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 25 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Myrtle Beach International?

25 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMYR (ICAO) / MYR (FAA), in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.