Sonora, Texas · field elev 2,339 ft

Density Altitude at Rocking L (11T)

Rocking L sits at 2,339 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,910 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈4,910 ft station: ROCKSPRINGS · 24 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ROCKSPRINGS (24 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 47.8 2,169 ft 58.5 2,869 ft
February 51.7 2,426 ft 62.5 3,126 ft
March 58.1 2,843 ft 69.5 3,571 ft
April 65.3 3,305 ft 76.9 4,033 ft
May 72.2 3,740 ft 82.8 4,396 ft
June 77.9 4,095 ft 88.3 4,729 ft
July 80.1 4,230 ft 90.8 4,880 ft
August 80.5 4,255 ft 91.3 4,910 ft
September 74.9 3,909 ft 84.9 4,524 ft
October 66.5 3,381 ft 76.7 4,020 ft
November 56.0 2,707 ft 66.0 3,350 ft
December 48.9 2,242 ft 59.3 2,921 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 11T

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,892 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,892 ft

Field elevation 2,339 ft — the air behaves like 4,892 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 11T in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rocking L reaches roughly 4,910 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 11T on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,169 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,255 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,339 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Rocking L?

2,339 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 11T (FAA), in Sonora, Texas.