Bonham, Texas · field elev 618 ft

Density Altitude at Jones Field (F00)

Jones Field sits at 618 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,971 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,971 ft station: BONHAM 3NNE · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BONHAM 3NNE (2 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 42.8 −301 ft 52.9 379 ft
February 46.7 −37 ft 57.3 669 ft
March 54.4 478 ft 65.2 1,184 ft
April 62.4 1,003 ft 73.4 1,709 ft
May 71.0 1,556 ft 80.6 2,161 ft
June 79.3 2,080 ft 88.9 2,673 ft
July 83.5 2,341 ft 93.6 2,959 ft
August 83.1 2,316 ft 93.8 2,971 ft
September 75.8 1,860 ft 86.9 2,550 ft
October 64.8 1,158 ft 76.5 1,904 ft
November 53.4 412 ft 64.5 1,139 ft
December 44.8 −165 ft 54.9 511 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 F00

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,983 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,983 ft

Field elevation 618 ft — the air behaves like 2,983 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at F00 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jones Field reaches roughly 2,971 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 F00 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −301 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,341 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 618 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Jones Field?

618 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is F00 (FAA), in Bonham, Texas.