Crosbyton, Texas · field elev 3,018 ft
Density Altitude at Crosbyton Municipal (8F3)
From a field elevation of 3,018 ft, a typical July afternoon at Crosbyton Municipal (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,816 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 | 40.0 | 2,489 ft | 54.0 | 3,414 ft |
| February | 43.8 | 2,743 ft | 58.7 | 3,717 ft |
| March | 51.9 | 3,277 ft | 67.2 | 4,257 ft |
| April | 60.0 | 3,800 ft | 75.6 | 4,781 ft |
| May | 69.1 | 4,377 ft | 83.0 | 5,234 ft ▲ |
| June | 77.0 | 4,867 ft | 89.9 | 5,649 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.1 | 5,057 ft | 92.7 | 5,816 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.3 | 5,008 ft | 92.0 | 5,775 ft ▲ |
| September | 72.0 | 4,558 ft | 84.8 | 5,343 ft ▲ |
| October | 61.6 | 3,903 ft | 75.4 | 4,769 ft |
| November | 49.7 | 3,133 ft | 63.5 | 4,024 ft |
| December | 41.2 | 2,569 ft | 54.6 | 3,453 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 8F3
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,018 ft — the air behaves like 5,834 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,020 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 8F3 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Crosbyton Municipal reaches roughly 5,816 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 8F3 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,489 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,057 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,018 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Crosbyton Municipal?
3,018 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8F3 (FAA), in Crosbyton, Texas.