Bald Knob, Arkansas · field elev 212 ft

Density Altitude at Bald Knob Municipal (M74)

Bald Knob Municipal sits at 212 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,429 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,429 ft station: SEARCY · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SEARCY (9 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 39.6 −1,026 ft 49.1 −379 ft
February 43.6 −751 ft 54.1 −44 ft
March 52.3 −164 ft 63.0 542 ft
April 61.7 457 ft 73.0 1,185 ft
May 71.1 1,064 ft 81.6 1,727 ft
June 79.4 1,589 ft 89.6 2,221 ft
July 82.8 1,802 ft 93.0 2,429 ft
August 81.5 1,721 ft 92.1 2,374 ft
September 74.2 1,261 ft 85.4 1,963 ft
October 62.2 490 ft 73.8 1,236 ft
November 50.8 −264 ft 61.3 431 ft
December 42.3 −840 ft 51.6 −211 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 M74

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,429 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,429 ft

Field elevation 212 ft — the air behaves like 2,429 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at M74 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bald Knob Municipal reaches roughly 2,429 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 M74 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,026 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,802 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 212 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Bald Knob Municipal?

212 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M74 (FAA), in Bald Knob, Arkansas.