Eldorado, Texas · field elev 2,448 ft

Density Altitude at Eldorado (27R)

From a field elevation of 2,448 ft, a typical August afternoon at Eldorado (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,149 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: August · ≈5,149 ft station: ELDORADO · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ELDORADO (1 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 44.9 2,111 ft 57.7 2,952 ft
February 49.2 2,396 ft 62.6 3,267 ft
March 56.3 2,861 ft 70.0 3,736 ft
April 64.1 3,362 ft 78.1 4,240 ft
May 72.0 3,861 ft 84.8 4,650 ft
June 78.3 4,252 ft 90.6 5,000 ft ▲
July 80.5 4,388 ft 92.7 5,126 ft ▲
August 80.6 4,394 ft 93.1 5,149 ft ▲
September 74.3 4,005 ft 86.4 4,747 ft
October 65.0 3,420 ft 77.7 4,215 ft
November 53.8 2,698 ft 66.1 3,490 ft
December 46.7 2,230 ft 59.4 3,061 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 27R

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,143 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,143 ft caution

Field elevation 2,448 ft — the air behaves like 5,143 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 27R in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Eldorado reaches roughly 5,149 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 27R on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,111 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,394 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,448 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Eldorado?

2,448 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 27R (FAA), in Eldorado, Texas.