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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 455 ft — the air behaves like 2,845 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 456 ft
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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 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.