Devine, Texas · field elev 702 ft

Density Altitude at Devine Municipal (23R)

Devine Municipal sits at 702 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,217 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈3,217 ft station: LYTLE 3W · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LYTLE 3W (9 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 54.1 562 ft 66.2 1,352 ft
February 57.6 793 ft 69.8 1,583 ft
March 64.4 1,236 ft 76.5 2,007 ft
April 71.2 1,672 ft 83.0 2,412 ft
May 76.8 2,026 ft 87.0 2,659 ft
June 83.1 2,419 ft 94.0 3,085 ft
July 84.7 2,517 ft 96.0 3,205 ft
August 84.6 2,511 ft 96.2 3,217 ft
September 80.1 2,232 ft 91.1 2,909 ft
October 72.1 1,729 ft 84.0 2,474 ft
November 62.7 1,126 ft 74.0 1,849 ft
December 55.1 628 ft 66.8 1,391 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 23R

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,205 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,205 ft

Field elevation 702 ft — the air behaves like 3,205 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 23R in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Devine Municipal reaches roughly 3,217 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 23R on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 562 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,517 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 702 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Devine Municipal?

702 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 23R (FAA), in Devine, Texas.