Monahans, Texas · field elev 2,615 ft
Density Altitude at Roy Hurd Meml (E01)
From a field elevation of 2,615 ft, a typical July afternoon at Roy Hurd Meml (98 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,648 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 | 43.7 | 2,237 ft | 59.8 | 3,292 ft |
| February | 48.5 | 2,556 ft | 65.7 | 3,669 ft |
| March | 56.2 | 3,060 ft | 73.7 | 4,171 ft |
| April | 64.0 | 3,561 ft | 82.2 | 4,695 ft |
| May | 73.5 | 4,159 ft | 89.7 | 5,149 ft ▲ |
| June | 82.3 | 4,701 ft | 97.3 | 5,601 ft ▲ |
| July | 83.6 | 4,780 ft | 98.1 | 5,648 ft ▲ |
| August | 82.3 | 4,701 ft | 96.6 | 5,559 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.8 | 4,302 ft | 90.0 | 5,167 ft ▲ |
| October | 65.2 | 3,637 ft | 81.2 | 4,634 ft |
| November | 52.4 | 2,813 ft | 68.9 | 3,871 ft |
| December | 43.6 | 2,231 ft | 59.7 | 3,286 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 E01
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,615 ft — the air behaves like 5,642 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,617 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 E01 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Roy Hurd Meml reaches roughly 5,648 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 E01 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,231 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,780 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,615 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Roy Hurd Meml?
2,615 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E01 (FAA), in Monahans, Texas.