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.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,952 ft station: THROCKMORTON 10N · 10 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at THROCKMORTON 10N (10 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,958 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,958 ft

Field elevation 1,273 ft — the air behaves like 3,958 ft.

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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.