Denver City, Texas · field elev 3,575 ft
Density Altitude at Denver City (E57)
From a field elevation of 3,575 ft, a typical July afternoon at Denver City (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,484 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 | 41.3 | 3,266 ft | 55.9 | 4,222 ft |
| February | 45.1 | 3,518 ft | 60.8 | 4,535 ft |
| March | 52.3 | 3,989 ft | 68.7 | 5,033 ft ▲ |
| April | 59.9 | 4,478 ft | 76.7 | 5,528 ft ▲ |
| May | 68.8 | 5,039 ft | 83.9 | 5,965 ft ▲ |
| June | 77.2 | 5,558 ft | 91.8 | 6,437 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.0 | 5,668 ft | 92.6 | 6,484 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.9 | 5,601 ft | 91.3 | 6,407 ft ▲ |
| September | 71.1 | 5,182 ft | 84.6 | 6,007 ft ▲ |
| October | 61.4 | 4,573 ft | 76.4 | 5,509 ft ▲ |
| November | 50.0 | 3,840 ft | 64.8 | 4,788 ft |
| December | 42.2 | 3,326 ft | 56.6 | 4,267 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 E57
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,575 ft — the air behaves like 6,508 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,577 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 E57 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Denver City reaches roughly 6,484 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 E57 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,266 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,668 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,575 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Denver City?
3,575 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is E57 (FAA), in Denver City, Texas.