Coldwater, Michigan · field elev 958 ft

Density Altitude at Branch County Meml (KOEB)

Branch County Meml sits at 958 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,657 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,657 ft station: COLDWATER ST SCHOOL · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at COLDWATER ST SCHOOL (4 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 23.4 −1,229 ft 30.9 −699 ft
February 25.9 −1,051 ft 34.2 −469 ft
March 35.3 −393 ft 44.9 264 ft
April 47.0 405 ft 57.9 1,128 ft
May 58.2 1,148 ft 69.4 1,871 ft
June 67.6 1,756 ft 78.6 2,452 ft
July 70.9 1,967 ft 81.9 2,657 ft
August 68.9 1,840 ft 79.6 2,514 ft
September 62.0 1,396 ft 73.2 2,113 ft
October 50.5 640 ft 60.6 1,305 ft
November 38.5 −172 ft 46.6 378 ft
December 28.6 −860 ft 35.5 −379 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 KOEB

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,663 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,663 ft

Field elevation 958 ft — the air behaves like 2,663 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KOEB in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Branch County Meml reaches roughly 2,657 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 KOEB on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,229 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,967 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 958 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Branch County Meml?

958 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOEB (ICAO) / OEB (FAA), in Coldwater, Michigan.