Branson, Missouri · field elev 940 ft
Density Altitude at M Graham Clark Downtown (KPLK)
M Graham Clark Downtown sits at 940 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,247 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 | 35.9 | −374 ft | 47.5 | 416 ft |
| February | 40.0 | −92 ft | 52.6 | 757 ft |
| March | 48.3 | 470 ft | 61.6 | 1,348 ft |
| April | 57.7 | 1,093 ft | 71.7 | 1,996 ft |
| May | 66.5 | 1,664 ft | 79.4 | 2,479 ft |
| June | 75.4 | 2,229 ft | 87.8 | 2,998 ft |
| July | 79.3 | 2,473 ft | 91.9 | 3,247 ft |
| August | 77.9 | 2,386 ft | 90.9 | 3,187 ft |
| September | 70.8 | 1,938 ft | 83.9 | 2,758 ft |
| October | 59.3 | 1,198 ft | 72.9 | 2,072 ft |
| November | 47.9 | 443 ft | 60.5 | 1,276 ft |
| December | 39.2 | −147 ft | 50.4 | 611 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 KPLK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 940 ft — the air behaves like 3,253 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 941 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 KPLK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at M Graham Clark Downtown reaches roughly 3,247 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 KPLK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −374 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,473 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 940 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of M Graham Clark Downtown?
940 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPLK (ICAO) / PLK (FAA), in Branson, Missouri.