Mc Lean, Texas · field elev 2,835 ft
Density Altitude at Mc Lean/Gray County (2E7)
From a field elevation of 2,835 ft, a typical July afternoon at Mc Lean/Gray County (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,541 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 | 39.6 | 2,235 ft | 52.4 | 3,084 ft |
| February | 43.0 | 2,463 ft | 56.4 | 3,344 ft |
| March | 51.4 | 3,018 ft | 66.1 | 3,964 ft |
| April | 59.3 | 3,531 ft | 74.0 | 4,459 ft |
| May | 67.5 | 4,052 ft | 81.1 | 4,896 ft |
| June | 75.8 | 4,570 ft | 88.5 | 5,344 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.5 | 4,798 ft | 91.8 | 5,541 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.7 | 4,749 ft | 91.4 | 5,517 ft ▲ |
| September | 72.2 | 4,347 ft | 84.9 | 5,127 ft ▲ |
| October | 61.0 | 3,640 ft | 74.4 | 4,483 ft |
| November | 49.8 | 2,914 ft | 62.9 | 3,761 ft |
| December | 40.4 | 2,289 ft | 52.3 | 3,077 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 2E7
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,835 ft — the air behaves like 5,553 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,837 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 2E7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mc Lean/Gray County reaches roughly 5,541 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 2E7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,235 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,798 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,835 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mc Lean/Gray County?
2,835 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2E7 (FAA), in Mc Lean, Texas.