Lubbock, Texas · field elev 3,176 ft
Density Altitude at Lubbock Exec Airpark (F82)
From a field elevation of 3,176 ft, a typical July afternoon at Lubbock Exec Airpark (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,007 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 | 2,839 ft | 55.0 | 3,673 ft |
| February | 45.6 | 3,058 ft | 59.4 | 3,956 ft |
| March | 53.3 | 3,563 ft | 67.5 | 4,470 ft |
| April | 61.8 | 4,109 ft | 76.0 | 4,998 ft |
| May | 70.4 | 4,651 ft | 83.7 | 5,468 ft ▲ |
| June | 78.4 | 5,146 ft | 90.9 | 5,900 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.1 | 5,311 ft | 92.7 | 6,007 ft ▲ |
| August | 80.0 | 5,244 ft | 91.2 | 5,918 ft ▲ |
| September | 72.4 | 4,776 ft | 84.2 | 5,499 ft ▲ |
| October | 62.7 | 4,167 ft | 75.8 | 4,986 ft |
| November | 51.1 | 3,419 ft | 64.0 | 4,249 ft |
| December | 42.7 | 2,865 ft | 55.2 | 3,686 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 F82
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,176 ft — the air behaves like 6,025 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,178 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 F82 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lubbock Exec Airpark reaches roughly 6,007 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 F82 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,839 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,311 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,176 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lubbock Exec Airpark?
3,176 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is F82 (FAA), in Lubbock, Texas.