Starkville, Mississippi · field elev 333 ft
Density Altitude at George M Bryan (KSTF)
George M Bryan sits at 333 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,497 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 | 43.7 | −594 ft | 54.1 | 106 ft |
| February | 47.4 | −343 ft | 58.6 | 403 ft |
| March | 55.1 | 172 ft | 66.8 | 937 ft |
| April | 63.2 | 704 ft | 75.0 | 1,460 ft |
| May | 71.8 | 1,257 ft | 82.5 | 1,931 ft |
| June | 78.9 | 1,706 ft | 88.8 | 2,320 ft |
| July | 82.0 | 1,900 ft | 91.7 | 2,497 ft |
| August | 81.2 | 1,850 ft | 91.7 | 2,497 ft |
| September | 75.6 | 1,498 ft | 86.8 | 2,197 ft |
| October | 64.3 | 775 ft | 77.0 | 1,587 ft |
| November | 53.4 | 59 ft | 65.4 | 846 ft |
| December | 46.4 | −411 ft | 56.9 | 291 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 KSTF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 333 ft — the air behaves like 2,515 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 334 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KSTF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at George M Bryan reaches roughly 2,497 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 KSTF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −594 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,900 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 333 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of George M Bryan?
333 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSTF (ICAO) / STF (FAA), in Starkville, Mississippi.