Massey, Maryland · field elev 73 ft
Density Altitude at Massey Aerodrome (MD1)
Massey Aerodrome sits at 73 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,867 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 | 34.0 | −1,588 ft | 40.8 | −1,116 ft |
| February | 36.2 | −1,434 ft | 44.2 | −883 ft |
| March | 43.8 | −911 ft | 52.5 | −323 ft |
| April | 54.7 | −176 ft | 64.4 | 461 ft |
| May | 64.2 | 448 ft | 73.6 | 1,053 ft |
| June | 73.1 | 1,021 ft | 82.2 | 1,594 ft |
| July | 77.7 | 1,312 ft | 86.6 | 1,867 ft |
| August | 76.1 | 1,211 ft | 85.0 | 1,768 ft |
| September | 69.2 | 772 ft | 78.3 | 1,350 ft |
| October | 57.4 | 3 ft | 66.8 | 617 ft |
| November | 46.8 | −706 ft | 55.5 | −123 ft |
| December | 38.3 | −1,289 ft | 45.4 | −802 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 MD1
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 73 ft — the air behaves like 1,892 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 74 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 MD1 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Massey Aerodrome reaches roughly 1,867 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 MD1 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,588 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,312 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 73 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Massey Aerodrome?
73 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is MD1 (FAA), in Massey, Maryland.