Mayfield, Kentucky · field elev 522 ft
Density Altitude at Mayfield Graves County (M25)
Mayfield Graves County sits at 522 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,580 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 | 36.5 | −853 ft | 45.6 | −230 ft |
| February | 40.5 | −578 ft | 50.4 | 93 ft |
| March | 49.4 | 26 ft | 60.6 | 767 ft |
| April | 59.4 | 689 ft | 71.4 | 1,464 ft |
| May | 68.0 | 1,246 ft | 78.9 | 1,937 ft |
| June | 75.8 | 1,743 ft | 86.3 | 2,396 ft |
| July | 79.2 | 1,956 ft | 89.3 | 2,580 ft |
| August | 78.1 | 1,887 ft | 88.8 | 2,550 ft |
| September | 71.4 | 1,464 ft | 82.6 | 2,168 ft |
| October | 59.8 | 715 ft | 71.2 | 1,451 ft |
| November | 48.0 | −68 ft | 58.4 | 623 ft |
| December | 39.6 | −640 ft | 48.4 | −41 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 M25
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 522 ft — the air behaves like 2,562 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 523 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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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 M25 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mayfield Graves County reaches roughly 2,580 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 M25 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −853 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,956 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 522 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mayfield Graves County?
522 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M25 (FAA), in Mayfield, Kentucky.