Conway, Texas · field elev 3,475 ft
Density Altitude at Eagles Aerodrome (55T)
From a field elevation of 3,475 ft, a typical July afternoon at Eagles Aerodrome (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,411 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0 | 2,854 ft | 50.1 | 3,723 ft |
| February | 40.4 | 3,082 ft | 54.1 | 3,983 ft |
| March | 48.8 | 3,638 ft | 63.9 | 4,609 ft |
| April | 56.6 | 4,144 ft | 71.7 | 5,097 ft ▲ |
| May | 66.0 | 4,741 ft | 80.3 | 5,626 ft ▲ |
| June | 75.6 | 5,338 ft | 89.2 | 6,161 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.8 | 5,595 ft | 93.4 | 6,411 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.1 | 5,492 ft | 91.3 | 6,286 ft ▲ |
| September | 70.6 | 5,029 ft | 83.8 | 5,838 ft ▲ |
| October | 59.0 | 4,298 ft | 72.7 | 5,159 ft ▲ |
| November | 46.8 | 3,506 ft | 60.1 | 4,368 ft |
| December | 37.7 | 2,901 ft | 50.2 | 3,729 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 55T
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,475 ft — the air behaves like 6,387 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,477 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 55T in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Eagles Aerodrome reaches roughly 6,411 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 55T on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,854 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,595 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,475 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Eagles Aerodrome?
3,475 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 55T (FAA), in Conway, Texas.