Amarillo, Texas · field elev 3,640 ft
Density Altitude at Buffalo (1E7)
From a field elevation of 3,640 ft, a typical July afternoon at Buffalo (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,569 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.4 | 3,085 ft | 52.3 | 4,069 ft |
| February | 40.4 | 3,286 ft | 56.0 | 4,308 ft |
| March | 48.8 | 3,841 ft | 64.6 | 4,855 ft |
| April | 57.1 | 4,379 ft | 72.6 | 5,355 ft ▲ |
| May | 67.0 | 5,006 ft | 81.5 | 5,899 ft ▲ |
| June | 76.3 | 5,582 ft | 90.3 | 6,427 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.7 | 5,790 ft | 92.7 | 6,569 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.3 | 5,705 ft | 91.1 | 6,474 ft ▲ |
| September | 70.7 | 5,237 ft | 84.3 | 6,068 ft ▲ |
| October | 59.3 | 4,519 ft | 74.1 | 5,447 ft ▲ |
| November | 46.9 | 3,717 ft | 61.5 | 4,659 ft |
| December | 37.8 | 3,112 ft | 52.0 | 4,050 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 1E7
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,640 ft — the air behaves like 6,587 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,642 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 1E7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Buffalo reaches roughly 6,569 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 1E7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,085 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,790 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,640 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Buffalo?
3,640 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1E7 (FAA), in Amarillo, Texas.