Wiggins, Mississippi · field elev 273 ft

Density Altitude at Dean Griffin Meml (M24)

Dean Griffin Meml sits at 273 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,412 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,412 ft station: WIGGINS · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WIGGINS (3 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 48.9 −316 ft 61.6 526 ft
February 52.9 −48 ft 65.6 786 ft
March 59.2 368 ft 72.6 1,235 ft
April 65.4 773 ft 78.5 1,608 ft
May 72.6 1,235 ft 84.7 1,994 ft
June 79.2 1,651 ft 90.6 2,357 ft
July 80.9 1,758 ft 91.5 2,412 ft
August 80.9 1,758 ft 91.5 2,412 ft
September 76.7 1,494 ft 87.9 2,191 ft
October 67.3 895 ft 80.2 1,714 ft
November 57.2 237 ft 70.3 1,088 ft
December 51.6 −135 ft 63.8 669 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 M24

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,442 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,442 ft

Field elevation 273 ft — the air behaves like 2,442 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at M24 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dean Griffin Meml reaches roughly 2,412 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 M24 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −316 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,758 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 273 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Dean Griffin Meml?

273 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M24 (FAA), in Wiggins, Mississippi.