Edna, Texas · field elev 62 ft

Density Altitude at Jackson County (26R)

Jackson County sits at 62 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,319 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,319 ft station: DANEVANG 1 W · 21 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DANEVANG 1 W (21 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 53.0 −303 ft 63.0 357 ft
February 56.9 −44 ft 67.0 616 ft
March 63.3 376 ft 73.3 1,020 ft
April 69.4 771 ft 79.6 1,418 ft
May 76.1 1,198 ft 85.4 1,780 ft
June 81.4 1,531 ft 90.1 2,069 ft
July 83.2 1,643 ft 92.6 2,222 ft
August 84.1 1,699 ft 94.2 2,319 ft
September 80.3 1,462 ft 90.1 2,069 ft
October 72.1 944 ft 83.1 1,637 ft
November 62.4 318 ft 72.8 988 ft
December 55.4 −143 ft 65.3 506 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 26R

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,307 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,307 ft

Field elevation 62 ft — the air behaves like 2,307 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 26R in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jackson County reaches roughly 2,319 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 26R on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −303 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,699 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 62 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Jackson County?

62 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 26R (FAA), in Edna, Texas.