Post, Texas · field elev 2,545 ft

Density Altitude at Post-Garza County Municipal (5F1)

From a field elevation of 2,545 ft, a typical July afternoon at Post-Garza County Municipal (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,392 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,392 ft station: POST · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at POST (2 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 42.3 2,057 ft 55.9 2,954 ft
February 46.0 2,304 ft 60.5 3,251 ft
March 53.8 2,818 ft 68.6 3,766 ft
April 62.1 3,354 ft 77.4 4,315 ft
May 71.1 3,923 ft 85.1 4,786 ft
June 79.2 4,426 ft 92.5 5,231 ft ▲
July 82.5 4,628 ft 95.2 5,392 ft ▲
August 81.4 4,561 ft 94.2 5,332 ft ▲
September 73.8 4,092 ft 86.4 4,865 ft
October 63.8 3,462 ft 77.5 4,321 ft
November 51.9 2,693 ft 65.5 3,570 ft
December 43.5 2,137 ft 56.5 2,993 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 5F1

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,380 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,380 ft caution

Field elevation 2,545 ft — the air behaves like 5,380 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 5F1 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Post-Garza County Municipal reaches roughly 5,392 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 5F1 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,057 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,628 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,545 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Post-Garza County Municipal?

2,545 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5F1 (FAA), in Post, Texas.