Eunice, Louisiana · field elev 42 ft
Density Altitude at Eunice (4R7)
Eunice sits at 42 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,222 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 | 49.9 | −536 ft | 59.9 | 129 ft |
| February | 54.2 | −248 ft | 64.2 | 410 ft |
| March | 60.9 | 195 ft | 71.2 | 862 ft |
| April | 67.2 | 605 ft | 77.6 | 1,268 ft |
| May | 75.2 | 1,116 ft | 84.7 | 1,712 ft |
| June | 80.8 | 1,469 ft | 90.2 | 2,051 ft |
| July | 82.6 | 1,581 ft | 92.0 | 2,161 ft |
| August | 82.9 | 1,600 ft | 93.0 | 2,222 ft |
| September | 78.4 | 1,318 ft | 88.9 | 1,971 ft |
| October | 69.0 | 721 ft | 80.7 | 1,463 ft |
| November | 59.2 | 83 ft | 70.0 | 785 ft |
| December | 52.2 | −381 ft | 62.5 | 300 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 4R7
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 42 ft — the air behaves like 2,222 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 43 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 4R7 in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Eunice reaches roughly 2,222 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 4R7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −536 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,600 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 42 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Eunice?
42 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 4R7 (FAA), in Eunice, Louisiana.