Stuttgart, Arkansas · field elev 224 ft

Density Altitude at Stuttgart Municipal Carl Humphrey Field (KSGT)

Stuttgart Municipal Carl Humphrey Field sits at 224 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,340 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,340 ft station: STUTTGART 9 ESE · 12 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at STUTTGART 9 ESE (12 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 41.8 −859 ft 50.4 −276 ft
February 46.0 −573 ft 55.0 31 ft
March 54.0 −36 ft 63.8 608 ft
April 63.1 563 ft 73.0 1,200 ft
May 72.2 1,149 ft 81.4 1,729 ft
June 79.8 1,629 ft 88.5 2,168 ft
July 82.3 1,785 ft 91.3 2,340 ft
August 81.2 1,717 ft 90.9 2,315 ft
September 75.2 1,340 ft 86.1 2,021 ft
October 64.3 641 ft 75.8 1,377 ft
November 52.9 −109 ft 63.0 556 ft
December 44.7 −661 ft 53.4 −76 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 KSGT

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,321 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,321 ft

Field elevation 224 ft — the air behaves like 2,321 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KSGT in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stuttgart Municipal Carl Humphrey Field reaches roughly 2,340 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 KSGT on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −859 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,785 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 224 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Stuttgart Municipal Carl Humphrey Field?

224 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSGT (ICAO) / SGT (FAA), in Stuttgart, Arkansas.