Midland, Texas · field elev 2,805 ft
Density Altitude at Skywest Inc (7T7)
From a field elevation of 2,805 ft, a typical July afternoon at Skywest Inc (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,742 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45.7 | 2,606 ft | 58.6 | 3,449 ft |
| February | 50.2 | 2,903 ft | 63.6 | 3,769 ft |
| March | 58.0 | 3,410 ft | 71.9 | 4,291 ft |
| April | 66.2 | 3,933 ft | 80.5 | 4,822 ft |
| May | 75.4 | 4,509 ft | 88.5 | 5,307 ft ▲ |
| June | 82.6 | 4,951 ft | 95.0 | 5,695 ft ▲ |
| July | 84.4 | 5,060 ft | 95.8 | 5,742 ft ▲ |
| August | 83.2 | 4,987 ft | 94.8 | 5,683 ft ▲ |
| September | 76.2 | 4,558 ft | 87.6 | 5,253 ft ▲ |
| October | 66.5 | 3,952 ft | 79.0 | 4,731 ft |
| November | 54.3 | 3,171 ft | 67.1 | 3,990 ft |
| December | 46.4 | 2,652 ft | 59.2 | 3,487 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 7T7
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,805 ft — the air behaves like 5,754 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,807 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 7T7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Skywest Inc reaches roughly 5,742 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 7T7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,606 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,060 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,805 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Skywest Inc?
2,805 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 7T7 (FAA), in Midland, Texas.