Abilene, Texas · field elev 1,791 ft
Density Altitude at Abilene Regional (KABI)
Abilene Regional sits at 1,791 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,550 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 | 46.3 | 1,391 ft | 58.8 | 2,214 ft |
| February | 50.1 | 1,644 ft | 62.8 | 2,472 ft |
| March | 58.1 | 2,168 ft | 70.9 | 2,988 ft |
| April | 66.0 | 2,677 ft | 79.2 | 3,506 ft |
| May | 74.1 | 3,189 ft | 86.3 | 3,942 ft |
| June | 81.1 | 3,624 ft | 92.8 | 4,335 ft |
| July | 84.7 | 3,844 ft | 96.4 | 4,550 ft |
| August | 84.2 | 3,814 ft | 96.0 | 4,526 ft |
| September | 76.8 | 3,357 ft | 88.7 | 4,088 ft |
| October | 67.0 | 2,741 ft | 79.3 | 3,513 ft |
| November | 55.5 | 1,999 ft | 67.8 | 2,792 ft |
| December | 47.3 | 1,457 ft | 59.4 | 2,253 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 KABI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,791 ft — the air behaves like 4,526 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,792 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 KABI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Abilene Regional reaches roughly 4,550 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 KABI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,391 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,844 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,791 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Abilene Regional?
1,791 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KABI (ICAO) / ABI (FAA), in Abilene, Texas.