Eagle Pass, Texas · field elev 887 ft
Density Altitude at Maverick County Meml International (5T9)
Maverick County Meml International sits at 887 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (99 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,586 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 | 52.1 | 658 ft | 64.5 | 1,470 ft |
| February | 56.7 | 962 ft | 70.0 | 1,823 ft |
| March | 64.5 | 1,470 ft | 77.6 | 2,302 ft |
| April | 71.0 | 1,886 ft | 84.4 | 2,725 ft |
| May | 78.1 | 2,334 ft | 90.3 | 3,086 ft |
| June | 83.9 | 2,694 ft | 96.0 | 3,430 ft |
| July | 85.6 | 2,798 ft | 97.5 | 3,520 ft |
| August | 86.5 | 2,854 ft | 98.6 | 3,586 ft |
| September | 80.4 | 2,477 ft | 91.8 | 3,177 ft |
| October | 71.4 | 1,912 ft | 83.4 | 2,663 ft |
| November | 60.3 | 1,198 ft | 72.4 | 1,975 ft |
| December | 52.3 | 671 ft | 64.8 | 1,489 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 5T9
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 887 ft — the air behaves like 3,609 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 888 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 5T9 in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 99 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Maverick County Meml International reaches roughly 3,586 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 5T9 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 658 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,854 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 887 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Maverick County Meml International?
887 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5T9 (FAA), in Eagle Pass, Texas.