Newton, Texas · field elev 322 ft
Density Altitude at Newton Municipal (61R)
Newton Municipal sits at 322 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,617 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 | 48.3 | −296 ft | 59.3 | 435 ft |
| February | 51.5 | −81 ft | 62.6 | 651 ft |
| March | 58.6 | 389 ft | 69.9 | 1,122 ft |
| April | 65.2 | 820 ft | 77.8 | 1,624 ft |
| May | 73.2 | 1,333 ft | 84.9 | 2,066 ft |
| June | 79.7 | 1,743 ft | 91.1 | 2,447 ft |
| July | 82.6 | 1,924 ft | 93.9 | 2,617 ft |
| August | 82.4 | 1,911 ft | 93.8 | 2,611 ft |
| September | 77.0 | 1,573 ft | 88.5 | 2,288 ft |
| October | 67.0 | 936 ft | 79.3 | 1,718 ft |
| November | 56.6 | 258 ft | 68.8 | 1,052 ft |
| December | 50.0 | −182 ft | 60.8 | 534 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 61R
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 322 ft — the air behaves like 2,623 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 323 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 61R in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Newton Municipal reaches roughly 2,617 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 61R on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −296 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,924 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 322 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Newton Municipal?
322 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 61R (FAA), in Newton, Texas.