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.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,819 ft station: JAYTON · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at JAYTON (2 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,848 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,848 ft

Field elevation 2,008 ft — the air behaves like 4,848 ft.

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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.