Fayette, Alabama · field elev 357 ft
Density Altitude at Richard Arthur Field (M95)
Richard Arthur Field sits at 357 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,532 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 | 44.5 | −510 ft | 54.6 | 169 ft |
| February | 48.3 | −253 ft | 59.3 | 479 ft |
| March | 55.5 | 228 ft | 67.9 | 1,037 ft |
| April | 62.9 | 714 ft | 75.8 | 1,540 ft |
| May | 70.8 | 1,223 ft | 82.8 | 1,979 ft |
| June | 78.0 | 1,679 ft | 89.1 | 2,367 ft |
| July | 81.3 | 1,885 ft | 91.8 | 2,532 ft |
| August | 80.0 | 1,804 ft | 90.9 | 2,477 ft |
| September | 74.9 | 1,484 ft | 86.5 | 2,208 ft |
| October | 63.9 | 779 ft | 76.5 | 1,585 ft |
| November | 53.0 | 62 ft | 65.2 | 863 ft |
| December | 46.8 | −354 ft | 57.1 | 334 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 M95
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 357 ft — the air behaves like 2,544 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 358 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 M95 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Richard Arthur Field reaches roughly 2,532 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 M95 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −510 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,885 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 357 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Richard Arthur Field?
357 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M95 (FAA), in Fayette, Alabama.