Austin, Texas · field elev 542 ft
Density Altitude at Austin-Bergstrom International (KAUS)
Austin-Bergstrom International sits at 542 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,071 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 | 50.1 | 98 ft | 62.5 | 916 ft |
| February | 54.2 | 371 ft | 66.4 | 1,168 ft |
| March | 61.0 | 818 ft | 73.1 | 1,596 ft |
| April | 68.1 | 1,277 ft | 80.1 | 2,037 ft |
| May | 76.0 | 1,780 ft | 86.8 | 2,452 ft |
| June | 82.2 | 2,167 ft | 93.0 | 2,830 ft |
| July | 84.5 | 2,310 ft | 96.1 | 3,017 ft |
| August | 84.8 | 2,328 ft | 97.0 | 3,071 ft |
| September | 79.1 | 1,974 ft | 90.9 | 2,702 ft |
| October | 69.9 | 1,393 ft | 82.5 | 2,186 ft |
| November | 59.3 | 707 ft | 71.7 | 1,507 ft |
| December | 51.8 | 211 ft | 64.1 | 1,020 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 KAUS
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 542 ft — the air behaves like 3,071 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 543 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 KAUS in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Austin-Bergstrom International reaches roughly 3,071 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 KAUS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 98 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,328 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 542 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Austin-Bergstrom International?
542 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAUS (ICAO) / AUS (FAA), in Austin, Texas.