Springfield, Missouri · field elev 1,268 ft
Density Altitude at Springfield-Branson Ntl (KSGF)
Springfield-Branson Ntl sits at 1,268 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,506 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 | 34.3 | −76 ft | 44.3 | 608 ft |
| February | 38.7 | 227 ft | 49.5 | 957 ft |
| March | 47.6 | 830 ft | 58.9 | 1,576 ft |
| April | 57.0 | 1,452 ft | 68.4 | 2,188 ft |
| May | 66.0 | 2,035 ft | 76.3 | 2,687 ft |
| June | 74.9 | 2,599 ft | 85.2 | 3,238 ft |
| July | 79.2 | 2,868 ft | 89.6 | 3,506 ft |
| August | 78.2 | 2,806 ft | 89.1 | 3,476 ft |
| September | 70.3 | 2,309 ft | 81.4 | 3,004 ft |
| October | 58.6 | 1,557 ft | 69.9 | 2,284 ft |
| November | 46.7 | 769 ft | 57.3 | 1,472 ft |
| December | 37.4 | 138 ft | 47.0 | 789 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 KSGF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,268 ft — the air behaves like 3,531 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,269 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 KSGF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Springfield-Branson Ntl reaches roughly 3,506 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 KSGF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −76 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,868 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,268 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Springfield-Branson Ntl?
1,268 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSGF (ICAO) / SGF (FAA), in Springfield, Missouri.