Waldron, Arkansas · field elev 705 ft
Density Altitude at Waldron Municipal (M27)
Waldron Municipal sits at 705 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,980 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 | 39.1 | −446 ft | 50.6 | 333 ft |
| February | 43.4 | −152 ft | 55.6 | 665 ft |
| March | 51.3 | 380 ft | 64.0 | 1,214 ft |
| April | 59.7 | 934 ft | 72.4 | 1,752 ft |
| May | 67.8 | 1,458 ft | 79.1 | 2,174 ft |
| June | 75.9 | 1,973 ft | 87.3 | 2,681 ft |
| July | 80.3 | 2,248 ft | 92.2 | 2,980 ft |
| August | 79.5 | 2,198 ft | 92.0 | 2,968 ft |
| September | 72.2 | 1,739 ft | 85.0 | 2,540 ft |
| October | 61.0 | 1,019 ft | 73.8 | 1,840 ft |
| November | 49.6 | 266 ft | 61.6 | 1,058 ft |
| December | 41.6 | −275 ft | 53.0 | 493 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 M27
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 705 ft — the air behaves like 2,968 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 706 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 M27 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Waldron Municipal reaches roughly 2,980 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 M27 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −446 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,248 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 705 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Waldron Municipal?
705 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M27 (FAA), in Waldron, Arkansas.