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.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,623 ft station: MIDLAND 4 ENE · 16 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MIDLAND 4 ENE (16 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,605 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,605 ft caution

Field elevation 2,731 ft — the air behaves like 5,605 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
2,733 ft
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AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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.