Fabens, Texas · field elev 3,680 ft
Density Altitude at Fabens (E35)
From a field elevation of 3,680 ft, a typical June afternoon at Fabens (98 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,911 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 | 44.9 | 3,634 ft | 61.1 | 4,683 ft |
| February | 50.1 | 3,976 ft | 67.1 | 5,061 ft ▲ |
| March | 57.2 | 4,434 ft | 74.9 | 5,545 ft ▲ |
| April | 64.5 | 4,898 ft | 82.5 | 6,008 ft ▲ |
| May | 72.2 | 5,379 ft | 90.7 | 6,499 ft ▲ |
| June | 80.1 | 5,863 ft | 97.7 | 6,911 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.1 | 5,924 ft | 95.4 | 6,776 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.9 | 5,851 ft | 93.8 | 6,682 ft ▲ |
| September | 73.9 | 5,484 ft | 88.7 | 6,380 ft ▲ |
| October | 64.2 | 4,879 ft | 80.9 | 5,911 ft ▲ |
| November | 52.4 | 4,125 ft | 69.6 | 5,217 ft ▲ |
| December | 44.3 | 3,595 ft | 60.1 | 4,620 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 E35
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,680 ft — the air behaves like 6,928 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,682 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 E35 in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fabens reaches roughly 6,911 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 E35 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,595 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,924 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,680 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fabens?
3,680 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E35 (FAA), in Fabens, Texas.