Kenedy, Texas · field elev 289 ft

Density Altitude at Kenedy Regional (2R9)

Kenedy Regional sits at 289 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,758 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,758 ft station: KARNES CITY 2N · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at KARNES CITY 2N (6 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 53.6 18 ft 64.7 747 ft
February 57.1 250 ft 68.2 973 ft
March 63.1 643 ft 74.0 1,343 ft
April 70.2 1,101 ft 81.6 1,821 ft
May 77.0 1,533 ft 87.6 2,192 ft
June 82.6 1,883 ft 93.3 2,541 ft
July 84.7 2,014 ft 95.5 2,674 ft
August 85.1 2,038 ft 96.9 2,758 ft
September 79.9 1,715 ft 90.9 2,395 ft
October 71.6 1,191 ft 83.2 1,921 ft
November 62.6 611 ft 73.9 1,337 ft
December 55.0 111 ft 65.7 812 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,764 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,764 ft

Field elevation 289 ft — the air behaves like 2,764 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 2R9 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kenedy Regional reaches roughly 2,758 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 2R9 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 18 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,038 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 289 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Kenedy Regional?

289 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2R9 (FAA), in Kenedy, Texas.