Brinkley, Arkansas · field elev 195 ft

Density Altitude at Frank Federer Meml (M36)

Frank Federer Meml sits at 195 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,231 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,231 ft station: BRINKLEY · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BRINKLEY (2 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 39.2 −1,074 ft 47.8 −487 ft
February 43.2 −800 ft 52.7 −158 ft
March 51.4 −245 ft 61.3 410 ft
April 60.7 371 ft 70.9 1,030 ft
May 69.9 966 ft 79.6 1,581 ft
June 78.1 1,487 ft 87.2 2,053 ft
July 81.1 1,675 ft 90.1 2,231 ft
August 80.0 1,606 ft 89.9 2,219 ft
September 73.2 1,177 ft 83.9 1,849 ft
October 62.2 469 ft 73.6 1,203 ft
November 50.5 −306 ft 60.6 364 ft
December 42.4 −854 ft 51.3 −252 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 M36

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,225 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,225 ft

Field elevation 195 ft — the air behaves like 2,225 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at M36 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Frank Federer Meml reaches roughly 2,231 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 M36 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,074 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,675 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 195 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Frank Federer Meml?

195 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M36 (FAA), in Brinkley, Arkansas.