Amarillo, Texas · field elev 3,607 ft
Density Altitude at Rick Husband Amarillo International (KAMA)
From a field elevation of 3,607 ft, a typical July afternoon at Rick Husband Amarillo International (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,488 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 | 36.2 | 2,963 ft | 50.7 | 3,925 ft |
| February | 39.7 | 3,199 ft | 54.6 | 4,177 ft |
| March | 47.4 | 3,709 ft | 62.6 | 4,689 ft |
| April | 55.1 | 4,210 ft | 70.4 | 5,178 ft ▲ |
| May | 64.5 | 4,809 ft | 79.0 | 5,707 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.3 | 5,419 ft | 88.4 | 6,274 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.4 | 5,671 ft | 92.0 | 6,488 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.9 | 5,579 ft | 90.3 | 6,387 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.8 | 5,141 ft | 83.7 | 5,992 ft ▲ |
| October | 57.6 | 4,370 ft | 72.5 | 5,308 ft ▲ |
| November | 46.0 | 3,617 ft | 60.8 | 4,575 ft |
| December | 36.8 | 3,004 ft | 50.8 | 3,931 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 KAMA
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,607 ft — the air behaves like 6,488 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,609 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 KAMA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rick Husband Amarillo International reaches roughly 6,488 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 KAMA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,963 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,671 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,607 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rick Husband Amarillo International?
3,607 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAMA (ICAO) / AMA (FAA), in Amarillo, Texas.