Rhome, Texas · field elev 915 ft
Density Altitude at Fairview (70T)
Fairview sits at 915 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,428 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 | 44.7 | 197 ft | 56.2 | 964 ft |
| February | 48.3 | 439 ft | 60.1 | 1,219 ft |
| March | 56.2 | 964 ft | 68.1 | 1,736 ft |
| April | 64.1 | 1,479 ft | 75.7 | 2,217 ft |
| May | 72.5 | 2,016 ft | 82.7 | 2,654 ft |
| June | 80.6 | 2,524 ft | 90.8 | 3,150 ft |
| July | 84.7 | 2,777 ft | 95.4 | 3,428 ft |
| August | 84.1 | 2,740 ft | 94.9 | 3,398 ft |
| September | 76.7 | 2,280 ft | 88.5 | 3,010 ft |
| October | 66.2 | 1,614 ft | 78.6 | 2,399 ft |
| November | 55.0 | 885 ft | 66.9 | 1,659 ft |
| December | 46.6 | 325 ft | 58.0 | 1,082 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 70T
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 915 ft — the air behaves like 3,404 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 916 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 70T in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fairview reaches roughly 3,428 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 70T on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 197 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,777 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 915 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fairview?
915 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 70T (FAA), in Rhome, Texas.