Texhoma, Oklahoma · field elev 3,468 ft

Density Altitude at Texhoma Municipal (K49)

From a field elevation of 3,468 ft, a typical July afternoon at Texhoma Municipal (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,414 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈6,414 ft station: GOODWELL 2 SE · 12 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GOODWELL 2 SE (12 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 34.9 2,703 ft 49.1 3,649 ft
February 37.7 2,892 ft 53.1 3,909 ft
March 46.2 3,458 ft 62.0 4,480 ft
April 54.8 4,019 ft 70.1 4,989 ft
May 64.7 4,651 ft 79.4 5,562 ft ▲
June 74.7 5,274 ft 89.0 6,141 ft ▲
July 79.3 5,556 ft 93.6 6,414 ft ▲
August 77.2 5,428 ft 91.1 6,266 ft ▲
September 69.8 4,971 ft 84.2 5,853 ft ▲
October 57.2 4,174 ft 72.2 5,120 ft ▲
November 44.9 3,372 ft 59.7 4,334 ft
December 35.1 2,716 ft 48.8 3,629 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 K49

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 6,438 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 6,438 ft caution

Field elevation 3,468 ft — the air behaves like 6,438 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at K49 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Texhoma Municipal reaches roughly 6,414 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 K49 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,703 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,556 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,468 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Texhoma Municipal?

3,468 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is K49 (FAA), in Texhoma, Oklahoma.