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.

worst typical month: August · ≈3,586 ft station: EAGLE PASS 3N · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at EAGLE PASS 3N (7 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,609 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,609 ft

Field elevation 887 ft — the air behaves like 3,609 ft.

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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.