Jayton, Texas · field elev 2,008 ft
Density Altitude at Kent County (22F)
Kent County sits at 2,008 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,819 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 | 42.2 | 1,384 ft | 56.6 | 2,338 ft |
| February | 45.9 | 1,633 ft | 60.7 | 2,604 ft |
| March | 54.2 | 2,182 ft | 69.1 | 3,140 ft |
| April | 62.7 | 2,733 ft | 78.1 | 3,703 ft |
| May | 71.7 | 3,304 ft | 85.6 | 4,163 ft |
| June | 79.9 | 3,814 ft | 92.9 | 4,604 ft |
| July | 83.6 | 4,041 ft | 96.5 | 4,819 ft |
| August | 82.7 | 3,986 ft | 95.8 | 4,777 ft |
| September | 74.8 | 3,498 ft | 87.8 | 4,297 ft |
| October | 64.0 | 2,816 ft | 78.3 | 3,715 ft |
| November | 52.1 | 2,044 ft | 66.2 | 2,956 ft |
| December | 43.2 | 1,452 ft | 57.2 | 2,377 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 22F
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,008 ft — the air behaves like 4,848 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,009 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 22F in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kent County reaches roughly 4,819 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 22F on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,384 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,041 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,008 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kent County?
2,008 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 22F (FAA), in Jayton, Texas.