Moose Lake, Minnesota · field elev 1,076 ft
Density Altitude at Moose Lake Carlton County (KMZH)
Moose Lake Carlton County sits at 1,076 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,695 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 | 10.3 | −2,030 ft | 19.8 | −1,339 ft |
| February | 14.8 | −1,700 ft | 25.3 | −946 ft |
| March | 27.5 | −790 ft | 37.7 | −80 ft |
| April | 41.0 | 146 ft | 52.1 | 892 ft |
| May | 53.3 | 971 ft | 65.7 | 1,780 ft |
| June | 62.9 | 1,599 ft | 75.1 | 2,377 ft |
| July | 68.8 | 1,978 ft | 80.2 | 2,695 ft |
| August | 67.1 | 1,869 ft | 78.0 | 2,558 ft |
| September | 58.6 | 1,320 ft | 68.9 | 1,984 ft |
| October | 45.0 | 417 ft | 54.1 | 1,024 ft |
| November | 30.4 | −587 ft | 38.0 | −60 ft |
| December | 16.8 | −1,555 ft | 24.7 | −988 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 KMZH
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,076 ft — the air behaves like 2,683 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,077 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 KMZH in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Moose Lake Carlton County reaches roughly 2,695 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 KMZH on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,030 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,978 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,076 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Moose Lake Carlton County?
1,076 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMZH (ICAO) / MZH (FAA), in Moose Lake, Minnesota.