Poplar Bluff, Missouri · field elev 331 ft
Density Altitude at Poplar Bluff Regional Business (KPOF)
Poplar Bluff Regional Business sits at 331 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,342 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 | 36.1 | −1,119 ft | 44.6 | −535 ft |
| February | 40.4 | −822 ft | 49.5 | −204 ft |
| March | 48.7 | −258 ft | 59.0 | 427 ft |
| April | 59.0 | 427 ft | 70.0 | 1,140 ft |
| May | 68.2 | 1,024 ft | 78.6 | 1,685 ft |
| June | 76.7 | 1,565 ft | 86.9 | 2,201 ft |
| July | 79.7 | 1,754 ft | 89.2 | 2,342 ft |
| August | 77.7 | 1,628 ft | 88.1 | 2,274 ft |
| September | 70.6 | 1,178 ft | 82.2 | 1,910 ft |
| October | 59.5 | 460 ft | 71.8 | 1,255 ft |
| November | 47.4 | −346 ft | 57.6 | 335 ft |
| December | 38.9 | −926 ft | 47.4 | −346 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 KPOF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 331 ft — the air behaves like 2,329 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 332 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 KPOF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Poplar Bluff Regional Business reaches roughly 2,342 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 KPOF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,119 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,754 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 331 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Poplar Bluff Regional Business?
331 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPOF (ICAO) / POF (FAA), in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.