Cisco, Texas · field elev 1,621 ft

Density Altitude at Cisco Municipal (3F2)

Cisco Municipal sits at 1,621 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,296 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈4,296 ft station: PUTNAM · 12 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PUTNAM (12 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 44.6 1,066 ft 57.3 1,907 ft
February 48.0 1,294 ft 61.0 2,147 ft
March 55.9 1,815 ft 69.0 2,659 ft
April 64.1 2,347 ft 77.5 3,193 ft
May 72.3 2,868 ft 84.4 3,619 ft
June 79.8 3,336 ft 91.1 4,026 ft
July 83.7 3,576 ft 95.5 4,290 ft
August 83.4 3,558 ft 95.6 4,296 ft
September 75.9 3,094 ft 88.1 3,845 ft
October 65.7 2,449 ft 78.4 3,249 ft
November 54.4 1,717 ft 66.9 2,526 ft
December 46.0 1,160 ft 58.2 1,966 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 3F2

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,320 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,320 ft

Field elevation 1,621 ft — the air behaves like 4,320 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 3F2 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cisco Municipal reaches roughly 4,296 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 3F2 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,066 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,576 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,621 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Cisco Municipal?

1,621 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3F2 (FAA), in Cisco, Texas.