Bolivar, Missouri · field elev 1,093 ft
Density Altitude at Bolivar Municipal (M17)
Bolivar Municipal sits at 1,093 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,263 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 | 32.2 | −440 ft | 42.8 | 289 ft |
| February | 36.6 | −135 ft | 47.9 | 633 ft |
| March | 45.8 | 492 ft | 57.5 | 1,269 ft |
| April | 55.5 | 1,138 ft | 67.6 | 1,922 ft |
| May | 65.1 | 1,762 ft | 75.9 | 2,448 ft |
| June | 73.7 | 2,310 ft | 84.3 | 2,970 ft |
| July | 78.0 | 2,579 ft | 89.1 | 3,263 ft |
| August | 76.8 | 2,504 ft | 88.4 | 3,221 ft |
| September | 68.8 | 1,999 ft | 81.0 | 2,766 ft |
| October | 57.1 | 1,243 ft | 69.8 | 2,063 ft |
| November | 45.7 | 485 ft | 57.1 | 1,243 ft |
| December | 36.1 | −169 ft | 46.4 | 532 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 M17
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,093 ft — the air behaves like 3,257 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,094 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 M17 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bolivar Municipal reaches roughly 3,263 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 M17 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −440 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,579 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,093 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bolivar Municipal?
1,093 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M17 (FAA), in Bolivar, Missouri.