New Braunfels, Texas · field elev 658 ft

Density Altitude at New Braunfels Ntl (KBAZ)

New Braunfels Ntl sits at 658 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (98 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,242 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈3,242 ft station: AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO (1 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 52.2 381 ft 64.2 1,169 ft
February 56.0 633 ft 68.3 1,433 ft
March 62.8 1,078 ft 74.9 1,852 ft
April 69.8 1,529 ft 81.5 2,266 ft
May 76.6 1,959 ft 87.7 2,648 ft
June 82.4 2,321 ft 93.4 2,995 ft
July 84.5 2,451 ft 96.3 3,170 ft
August 85.1 2,488 ft 97.5 3,242 ft
September 79.9 2,166 ft 91.8 2,898 ft
October 71.3 1,624 ft 83.6 2,396 ft
November 61.0 961 ft 72.9 1,726 ft
December 53.5 468 ft 65.4 1,246 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 KBAZ

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,272 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,272 ft

Field elevation 658 ft — the air behaves like 3,272 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KBAZ in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at New Braunfels Ntl reaches roughly 3,242 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 KBAZ on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 381 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,488 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 658 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of New Braunfels Ntl?

658 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBAZ (ICAO) / BAZ (FAA), in New Braunfels, Texas.