Wichita Falls, Texas · field elev 1,005 ft
Density Altitude at Wichita Valley (F14)
Wichita Valley sits at 1,005 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,645 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.4 | 153 ft | 54.7 | 976 ft |
| February | 46.3 | 416 ft | 59.0 | 1,258 ft |
| March | 54.7 | 976 ft | 67.9 | 1,833 ft |
| April | 62.8 | 1,505 ft | 76.0 | 2,346 ft |
| May | 71.8 | 2,082 ft | 83.9 | 2,838 ft |
| June | 80.1 | 2,602 ft | 92.0 | 3,332 ft |
| July | 84.7 | 2,887 ft | 97.2 | 3,645 ft |
| August | 84.1 | 2,850 ft | 96.6 | 3,609 ft |
| September | 76.0 | 2,346 ft | 88.3 | 3,107 ft |
| October | 64.6 | 1,622 ft | 77.3 | 2,428 ft |
| November | 52.7 | 844 ft | 65.2 | 1,660 ft |
| December | 43.7 | 241 ft | 55.7 | 1,042 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 F14
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,005 ft — the air behaves like 3,633 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,006 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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- 60F — Seymour Municipal
Seymour · elev 1,344 ft
- F05 — Wilbarger County
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- KONY — Olney Municipal
Olney · elev 1,275 ft
- 0F2 — Bowie Municipal
Bowie · elev 1,101 ft
- 21F — Jacksboro Municipal
Jacksboro · elev 1,062 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at F14 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wichita Valley reaches roughly 3,645 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 F14 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 153 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,887 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,005 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wichita Valley?
1,005 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is F14 (FAA), in Wichita Falls, Texas.