Kress, Texas · field elev 3,500 ft
Density Altitude at Joe Vaughn Spraying (29F)
From a field elevation of 3,500 ft, a typical July afternoon at Joe Vaughn Spraying (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,305 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 | 36.9 | 2,878 ft | 51.1 | 3,819 ft |
| February | 40.3 | 3,106 ft | 55.0 | 4,072 ft |
| March | 47.9 | 3,610 ft | 63.3 | 4,602 ft |
| April | 55.8 | 4,123 ft | 71.4 | 5,109 ft ▲ |
| May | 65.3 | 4,728 ft | 79.8 | 5,626 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.7 | 5,313 ft | 88.4 | 6,144 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.0 | 5,516 ft | 91.1 | 6,305 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.5 | 5,424 ft | 89.5 | 6,210 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.2 | 4,972 ft | 82.4 | 5,783 ft ▲ |
| October | 58.1 | 4,271 ft | 72.3 | 5,165 ft ▲ |
| November | 46.0 | 3,485 ft | 60.4 | 4,418 ft |
| December | 37.7 | 2,932 ft | 51.3 | 3,832 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 29F
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,500 ft — the air behaves like 6,299 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,502 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 29F in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Joe Vaughn Spraying reaches roughly 6,305 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 29F on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,878 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,516 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,500 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Joe Vaughn Spraying?
3,500 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 29F (FAA), in Kress, Texas.