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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,448 ft — the air behaves like 5,143 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,449 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 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.