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.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,550 ft station: ABILENE RGNL AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ABILENE RGNL AP (0 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,526 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,526 ft

Field elevation 1,791 ft — the air behaves like 4,526 ft.

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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.