Slaton, Texas · field elev 3,127 ft
Density Altitude at City Of Slaton/Larry T Neal Meml (F49)
From a field elevation of 3,127 ft, a typical July afternoon at City Of Slaton/Larry T Neal Meml (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,948 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 | 42.3 | 2,778 ft | 55.0 | 3,613 ft |
| February | 45.6 | 2,997 ft | 59.4 | 3,896 ft |
| March | 53.3 | 3,502 ft | 67.5 | 4,410 ft |
| April | 61.8 | 4,049 ft | 76.0 | 4,939 ft |
| May | 70.4 | 4,591 ft | 83.7 | 5,409 ft ▲ |
| June | 78.4 | 5,086 ft | 90.9 | 5,841 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.1 | 5,251 ft | 92.7 | 5,948 ft ▲ |
| August | 80.0 | 5,184 ft | 91.2 | 5,859 ft ▲ |
| September | 72.4 | 4,716 ft | 84.2 | 5,439 ft ▲ |
| October | 62.7 | 4,106 ft | 75.8 | 4,926 ft |
| November | 51.1 | 3,359 ft | 64.0 | 4,189 ft |
| December | 42.7 | 2,805 ft | 55.2 | 3,626 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 F49
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,127 ft — the air behaves like 5,966 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,129 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 F49 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at City Of Slaton/Larry T Neal Meml reaches roughly 5,948 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 F49 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,778 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,251 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,127 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of City Of Slaton/Larry T Neal Meml?
3,127 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is F49 (FAA), in Slaton, Texas.