Newton, Mississippi · field elev 370 ft
Density Altitude at James H Easom Field (M23)
James H Easom Field sits at 370 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,633 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 | 45.6 | −419 ft | 58.1 | 416 ft |
| February | 49.3 | −169 ft | 62.6 | 710 ft |
| March | 56.3 | 297 ft | 70.1 | 1,194 ft |
| April | 63.5 | 769 ft | 77.1 | 1,638 ft |
| May | 71.7 | 1,296 ft | 84.4 | 2,094 ft |
| June | 78.7 | 1,739 ft | 90.7 | 2,481 ft |
| July | 81.3 | 1,901 ft | 93.2 | 2,633 ft |
| August | 80.5 | 1,851 ft | 92.9 | 2,615 ft |
| September | 75.7 | 1,550 ft | 89.0 | 2,377 ft |
| October | 64.8 | 853 ft | 79.7 | 1,801 ft |
| November | 54.0 | 145 ft | 68.3 | 1,079 ft |
| December | 48.1 | −250 ft | 60.6 | 580 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 M23
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 370 ft — the air behaves like 2,621 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 371 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 M23 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at James H Easom Field reaches roughly 2,633 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 M23 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −419 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,901 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 370 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of James H Easom Field?
370 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M23 (FAA), in Newton, Mississippi.