Tahoka, Texas · field elev 3,126 ft
Density Altitude at T-Bar (2F4)
From a field elevation of 3,126 ft, a typical July afternoon at T-Bar (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,982 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 | 42.0 | 2,757 ft | 55.7 | 3,657 ft |
| February | 45.7 | 3,003 ft | 60.3 | 3,952 ft |
| March | 53.2 | 3,495 ft | 68.4 | 4,465 ft |
| April | 61.3 | 4,016 ft | 76.7 | 4,980 ft |
| May | 70.3 | 4,584 ft | 84.1 | 5,432 ft ▲ |
| June | 78.5 | 5,091 ft | 91.5 | 5,876 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.0 | 5,244 ft | 93.3 | 5,982 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.8 | 5,170 ft | 92.0 | 5,905 ft ▲ |
| September | 72.6 | 4,727 ft | 84.7 | 5,468 ft ▲ |
| October | 62.6 | 4,099 ft | 76.2 | 4,950 ft |
| November | 51.1 | 3,358 ft | 64.7 | 4,232 ft |
| December | 43.2 | 2,837 ft | 56.5 | 3,708 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 2F4
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,126 ft — the air behaves like 5,965 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,128 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 2F4 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at T-Bar reaches roughly 5,982 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 2F4 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,757 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,244 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,126 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of T-Bar?
3,126 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2F4 (FAA), in Tahoka, Texas.