Paragould, Arkansas · field elev 290 ft
Density Altitude at Kirk Field (KPGR)
Kirk Field sits at 290 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,329 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 | 37.0 | −1,108 ft | 45.7 | −512 ft |
| February | 40.9 | −839 ft | 50.4 | −195 ft |
| March | 49.6 | −248 ft | 59.5 | 409 ft |
| April | 59.8 | 429 ft | 70.2 | 1,102 ft |
| May | 69.1 | 1,032 ft | 78.9 | 1,653 ft |
| June | 77.5 | 1,565 ft | 87.3 | 2,175 ft |
| July | 80.4 | 1,747 ft | 89.8 | 2,329 ft |
| August | 79.0 | 1,660 ft | 88.9 | 2,273 ft |
| September | 72.3 | 1,236 ft | 83.1 | 1,916 ft |
| October | 61.1 | 514 ft | 72.6 | 1,255 ft |
| November | 49.0 | −289 ft | 59.0 | 376 ft |
| December | 40.2 | −887 ft | 48.7 | −309 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 KPGR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 290 ft — the air behaves like 2,341 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 291 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 KPGR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kirk Field reaches roughly 2,329 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 KPGR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,108 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,747 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 290 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kirk Field?
290 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPGR (ICAO) / PGR (FAA), in Paragould, Arkansas.