Newport, Arkansas · field elev 239 ft

Density Altitude at Newport Regional (M19)

Newport Regional sits at 239 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,242 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,242 ft station: NEWPORT · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at NEWPORT (6 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 37.7 −1,123 ft 45.7 −575 ft
February 41.9 −834 ft 50.7 −238 ft
March 50.6 −244 ft 59.8 366 ft
April 60.4 405 ft 70.0 1,027 ft
May 69.3 982 ft 78.2 1,547 ft
June 77.6 1,509 ft 86.4 2,058 ft
July 80.7 1,704 ft 89.4 2,242 ft
August 79.4 1,622 ft 88.9 2,211 ft
September 72.4 1,180 ft 82.6 1,822 ft
October 61.1 451 ft 72.0 1,155 ft
November 49.6 −311 ft 58.8 300 ft
December 40.8 −909 ft 48.7 −372 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 M19

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,217 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,217 ft

Field elevation 239 ft — the air behaves like 2,217 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at M19 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Newport Regional reaches roughly 2,242 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 M19 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,123 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,704 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 239 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Newport Regional?

239 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M19 (FAA), in Newport, Arkansas.