Throckmorton, Texas · field elev 1,273 ft
Density Altitude at Throckmorton Municipal (72F)
Throckmorton Municipal sits at 1,273 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,952 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 | 43.3 | 546 ft | 57.0 | 1,458 ft |
| February | 46.5 | 762 ft | 60.0 | 1,654 ft |
| March | 54.8 | 1,314 ft | 68.5 | 2,201 ft |
| April | 63.6 | 1,887 ft | 77.9 | 2,793 ft |
| May | 72.0 | 2,423 ft | 84.8 | 3,220 ft |
| June | 80.1 | 2,930 ft | 92.1 | 3,664 ft |
| July | 84.3 | 3,189 ft | 96.9 | 3,952 ft |
| August | 84.0 | 3,171 ft | 96.7 | 3,940 ft |
| September | 76.1 | 2,681 ft | 88.8 | 3,464 ft |
| October | 64.8 | 1,964 ft | 78.6 | 2,837 ft |
| November | 53.1 | 1,202 ft | 66.9 | 2,099 ft |
| December | 44.7 | 641 ft | 57.7 | 1,504 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 72F
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,273 ft — the air behaves like 3,958 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,274 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 72F in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Throckmorton Municipal reaches roughly 3,952 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 72F on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 546 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,189 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,273 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Throckmorton Municipal?
1,273 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 72F (FAA), in Throckmorton, Texas.