Smithville, Texas · field elev 323 ft

Density Altitude at Smithville Crawford Municipal (84R)

Smithville Crawford Municipal sits at 323 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,806 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,806 ft station: SMITHVILLE · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SMITHVILLE (1 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 50.7 −134 ft 62.8 665 ft
February 54.3 107 ft 66.5 905 ft
March 61.1 555 ft 73.1 1,328 ft
April 67.9 995 ft 80.1 1,769 ft
May 75.7 1,492 ft 86.3 2,154 ft
June 81.9 1,881 ft 92.5 2,533 ft
July 84.4 2,036 ft 95.4 2,709 ft
August 85.0 2,074 ft 97.0 2,806 ft
September 79.6 1,738 ft 91.3 2,460 ft
October 69.9 1,124 ft 82.8 1,937 ft
November 59.8 469 ft 72.4 1,283 ft
December 51.9 −53 ft 64.2 756 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 84R

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,806 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,806 ft

Field elevation 323 ft — the air behaves like 2,806 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 84R in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Smithville Crawford Municipal reaches roughly 2,806 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 84R on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −134 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,074 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 323 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Smithville Crawford Municipal?

323 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 84R (FAA), in Smithville, Texas.