Vega, Texas · field elev 3,995 ft
Density Altitude at Oldham County (E52)
From a field elevation of 3,995 ft, a typical July afternoon at Oldham County (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,880 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 | 35.9 | 3,424 ft | 51.3 | 4,442 ft |
| February | 39.2 | 3,646 ft | 54.6 | 4,655 ft |
| March | 47.0 | 4,161 ft | 63.2 | 5,202 ft ▲ |
| April | 54.1 | 4,622 ft | 70.1 | 5,633 ft ▲ |
| May | 64.2 | 5,265 ft | 79.4 | 6,203 ft ▲ |
| June | 73.8 | 5,861 ft | 88.1 | 6,726 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.7 | 6,039 ft | 90.7 | 6,880 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.5 | 5,966 ft | 89.4 | 6,803 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.4 | 5,528 ft | 83.1 | 6,427 ft ▲ |
| October | 57.1 | 4,815 ft | 72.5 | 5,781 ft ▲ |
| November | 44.5 | 3,997 ft | 59.6 | 4,974 ft |
| December | 36.7 | 3,478 ft | 51.4 | 4,448 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 E52
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,995 ft — the air behaves like 6,898 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,997 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 E52 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Oldham County reaches roughly 6,880 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 E52 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,424 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,039 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,995 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Oldham County?
3,995 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E52 (FAA), in Vega, Texas.