Malta, Montana · field elev 2,254 ft
Density Altitude at Malta (M75)
Malta sits at 2,254 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,505 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 | 17.6 | −18 ft | 28.6 | 759 ft |
| February | 21.5 | 260 ft | 32.4 | 1,022 ft |
| March | 33.0 | 1,063 ft | 45.0 | 1,877 ft |
| April | 45.9 | 1,937 ft | 59.0 | 2,797 ft |
| May | 55.6 | 2,576 ft | 68.8 | 3,423 ft |
| June | 64.3 | 3,137 ft | 76.9 | 3,929 ft |
| July | 71.9 | 3,618 ft | 86.3 | 4,505 ft |
| August | 70.7 | 3,542 ft | 85.6 | 4,463 ft |
| September | 60.0 | 2,861 ft | 74.4 | 3,774 ft |
| October | 46.3 | 1,964 ft | 59.4 | 2,823 ft |
| November | 31.8 | 981 ft | 43.3 | 1,763 ft |
| December | 20.8 | 211 ft | 31.3 | 946 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 M75
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,254 ft — the air behaves like 4,487 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,255 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 M75 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Malta reaches roughly 4,505 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 M75 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −18 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,618 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,254 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Malta?
2,254 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M75 (FAA), in Malta, Montana.