Woodville, Texas · field elev 388 ft

Density Altitude at Tyler County (09R)

Tyler County sits at 388 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,576 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,576 ft station: TOWN BLUFF DAM · 16 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at TOWN BLUFF DAM (16 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 48.7 −187 ft 59.6 537 ft
February 52.9 94 ft 64.0 823 ft
March 59.5 530 ft 70.6 1,248 ft
April 65.5 921 ft 76.5 1,623 ft
May 73.3 1,420 ft 83.2 2,041 ft
June 79.1 1,786 ft 88.8 2,387 ft
July 81.3 1,923 ft 91.2 2,533 ft
August 81.5 1,936 ft 91.9 2,576 ft
September 77.1 1,660 ft 87.5 2,307 ft
October 67.4 1,043 ft 79.1 1,786 ft
November 58.1 438 ft 69.0 1,146 ft
December 50.9 −40 ft 61.6 667 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 09R

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,582 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,582 ft

Field elevation 388 ft — the air behaves like 2,582 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 09R in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tyler County reaches roughly 2,576 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 09R on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −187 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,936 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 388 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Tyler County?

388 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 09R (FAA), in Woodville, Texas.