Crane, Texas · field elev 2,555 ft
Density Altitude at Crane County (E13)
From a field elevation of 2,555 ft, a typical July afternoon at Crane County (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,416 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 | 46.1 | 2,323 ft | 60.0 | 3,231 ft |
| February | 50.1 | 2,588 ft | 64.8 | 3,538 ft |
| March | 59.0 | 3,167 ft | 72.7 | 4,036 ft |
| April | 67.3 | 3,697 ft | 82.0 | 4,610 ft |
| May | 75.8 | 4,228 ft | 88.8 | 5,022 ft ▲ |
| June | 82.8 | 4,658 ft | 94.8 | 5,380 ft ▲ |
| July | 84.2 | 4,744 ft | 95.4 | 5,416 ft ▲ |
| August | 83.9 | 4,725 ft | 95.2 | 5,404 ft ▲ |
| September | 76.2 | 4,253 ft | 88.2 | 4,986 ft |
| October | 67.5 | 3,709 ft | 80.2 | 4,500 ft |
| November | 55.7 | 2,954 ft | 68.6 | 3,779 ft |
| December | 46.6 | 2,356 ft | 60.2 | 3,244 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 E13
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,555 ft — the air behaves like 5,392 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,557 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 E13 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Crane County reaches roughly 5,416 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 E13 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,323 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,744 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,555 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Crane County?
2,555 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E13 (FAA), in Crane, Texas.