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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,621 ft — the air behaves like 4,320 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,622 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 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.