Spicewood, Texas · field elev 830 ft
Density Altitude at Spicewood (88R)
Spicewood sits at 830 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,379 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 | 48.6 | 354 ft | 59.7 | 1,088 ft |
| February | 53.2 | 661 ft | 65.4 | 1,458 ft |
| March | 59.9 | 1,101 ft | 71.9 | 1,873 ft |
| April | 66.8 | 1,548 ft | 78.8 | 2,308 ft |
| May | 74.0 | 2,006 ft | 84.4 | 2,655 ft |
| June | 81.4 | 2,469 ft | 92.4 | 3,144 ft |
| July | 84.2 | 2,643 ft | 95.7 | 3,343 ft |
| August | 84.4 | 2,655 ft | 96.3 | 3,379 ft |
| September | 78.0 | 2,258 ft | 89.4 | 2,961 ft |
| October | 68.7 | 1,670 ft | 80.3 | 2,401 ft |
| November | 57.8 | 964 ft | 68.6 | 1,663 ft |
| December | 50.0 | 448 ft | 61.4 | 1,199 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 88R
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 830 ft — the air behaves like 3,361 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 831 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 88R in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Spicewood reaches roughly 3,379 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 88R on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 354 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,655 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 830 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Spicewood?
830 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 88R (FAA), in Spicewood, Texas.