Ponder, Texas · field elev 725 ft

Density Altitude at Hicks (74T)

Hicks sits at 725 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,215 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,215 ft station: DENTON MUNI AP · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DENTON MUNI AP (4 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 44.0 −87 ft 55.7 696 ft
February 48.2 197 ft 60.0 978 ft
March 56.1 723 ft 67.6 1,470 ft
April 63.2 1,187 ft 75.0 1,941 ft
May 72.1 1,757 ft 82.9 2,434 ft
June 80.3 2,273 ft 91.3 2,949 ft
July 84.4 2,527 ft 95.7 3,215 ft
August 84.1 2,508 ft 95.6 3,209 ft
September 76.2 2,016 ft 88.1 2,754 ft
October 65.2 1,316 ft 77.6 2,104 ft
November 54.3 604 ft 66.1 1,374 ft
December 45.5 15 ft 56.8 769 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 74T

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,233 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,233 ft

Field elevation 725 ft — the air behaves like 3,233 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 74T in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hicks reaches roughly 3,215 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 74T on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −87 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,527 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 725 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Hicks?

725 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 74T (FAA), in Ponder, Texas.