Stanton, Texas · field elev 2,731 ft
Density Altitude at Stanton Municipal (63F)
From a field elevation of 2,731 ft, a typical July afternoon at Stanton Municipal (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,623 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 | 45.7 | 2,514 ft | 60.3 | 3,467 ft |
| February | 50.1 | 2,805 ft | 65.3 | 3,786 ft |
| March | 57.9 | 3,313 ft | 73.6 | 4,307 ft |
| April | 66.0 | 3,830 ft | 82.2 | 4,836 ft |
| May | 74.4 | 4,356 ft | 89.1 | 5,253 ft ▲ |
| June | 81.1 | 4,769 ft | 94.7 | 5,587 ft ▲ |
| July | 82.5 | 4,854 ft | 95.3 | 5,623 ft ▲ |
| August | 81.5 | 4,793 ft | 94.4 | 5,569 ft ▲ |
| September | 74.9 | 4,387 ft | 88.1 | 5,193 ft ▲ |
| October | 66.0 | 3,830 ft | 80.6 | 4,738 ft |
| November | 53.9 | 3,053 ft | 68.0 | 3,956 ft |
| December | 46.4 | 2,561 ft | 60.5 | 3,480 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 63F
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,731 ft — the air behaves like 5,605 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,733 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 63F in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stanton Municipal reaches roughly 5,623 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 63F on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,514 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,854 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,731 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Stanton Municipal?
2,731 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 63F (FAA), in Stanton, Texas.