Waco, Texas · field elev 455 ft

Density Altitude at Wings For Christ International Flt Academy (73F)

Wings For Christ International Flt Academy sits at 455 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,863 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,863 ft station: WACO DAM · 12 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WACO DAM (12 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 47.1 −212 ft 58.5 547 ft
February 50.9 43 ft 61.9 770 ft
March 58.0 514 ft 68.4 1,190 ft
April 65.2 984 ft 76.1 1,679 ft
May 73.6 1,521 ft 82.9 2,105 ft
June 81.2 1,999 ft 90.5 2,572 ft
July 84.8 2,222 ft 94.5 2,815 ft
August 85.1 2,241 ft 95.3 2,863 ft
September 78.4 1,824 ft 89.2 2,493 ft
October 68.2 1,177 ft 79.7 1,905 ft
November 57.1 455 ft 68.1 1,170 ft
December 49.1 −77 ft 59.8 632 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 73F

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,845 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,845 ft

Field elevation 455 ft — the air behaves like 2,845 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 73F in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wings For Christ International Flt Academy reaches roughly 2,863 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 73F on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −212 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,241 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 455 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Wings For Christ International Flt Academy?

455 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 73F (FAA), in Waco, Texas.