Marion, Indiana · field elev 859 ft
Density Altitude at Marion Municipal - Mckinney Field (KMZZ)
Marion Municipal - Mckinney Field sits at 859 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,653 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 | 25.4 | −1,211 ft | 33.0 | −676 ft |
| February | 28.2 | −1,012 ft | 37.0 | −399 ft |
| March | 38.0 | −330 ft | 48.1 | 356 ft |
| April | 49.6 | 457 ft | 61.2 | 1,222 ft |
| May | 60.6 | 1,183 ft | 72.0 | 1,915 ft |
| June | 70.0 | 1,788 ft | 80.8 | 2,468 ft |
| July | 73.2 | 1,991 ft | 83.8 | 2,653 ft |
| August | 71.3 | 1,871 ft | 82.0 | 2,542 ft |
| September | 64.9 | 1,461 ft | 76.6 | 2,205 ft |
| October | 53.0 | 683 ft | 64.2 | 1,416 ft |
| November | 40.7 | −145 ft | 49.7 | 464 ft |
| December | 30.5 | −851 ft | 38.0 | −330 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 KMZZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 859 ft — the air behaves like 2,666 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 860 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 KMZZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Marion Municipal - Mckinney Field reaches roughly 2,653 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 KMZZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,211 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,991 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 859 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Marion Municipal - Mckinney Field?
859 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMZZ (ICAO) / MZZ (FAA), in Marion, Indiana.