Roanoke, Texas · field elev 643 ft
Density Altitude at Aero Valley (52F)
Aero Valley sits at 643 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,188 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 | 46.7 | −6 ft | 57.4 | 707 ft |
| February | 50.6 | 256 ft | 61.6 | 982 ft |
| March | 58.4 | 773 ft | 69.2 | 1,472 ft |
| April | 65.8 | 1,254 ft | 76.5 | 1,935 ft |
| May | 74.2 | 1,790 ft | 84.1 | 2,408 ft |
| June | 82.7 | 2,322 ft | 92.7 | 2,935 ft |
| July | 86.7 | 2,569 ft | 96.9 | 3,188 ft |
| August | 86.5 | 2,556 ft | 96.9 | 3,188 ft |
| September | 78.4 | 2,054 ft | 89.2 | 2,722 ft |
| October | 67.7 | 1,376 ft | 78.9 | 2,085 ft |
| November | 56.6 | 654 ft | 67.4 | 1,357 ft |
| December | 48.2 | 95 ft | 58.5 | 779 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 52F
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 643 ft — the air behaves like 3,194 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 644 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 52F in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Aero Valley reaches roughly 3,188 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 52F on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −6 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,569 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 643 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Aero Valley?
643 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 52F (FAA), in Roanoke, Texas.