Brownfield, Texas · field elev 3,265 ft
Density Altitude at Terry County (KBFE)
From a field elevation of 3,265 ft, a typical July afternoon at Terry County (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,168 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 | 40.9 | 2,855 ft | 55.1 | 3,789 ft |
| February | 44.8 | 3,115 ft | 59.9 | 4,097 ft |
| March | 52.7 | 3,633 ft | 68.2 | 4,623 ft |
| April | 60.6 | 4,142 ft | 76.6 | 5,144 ft ▲ |
| May | 70.0 | 4,735 ft | 84.5 | 5,625 ft ▲ |
| June | 78.3 | 5,248 ft | 92.2 | 6,085 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.6 | 5,388 ft | 93.6 | 6,168 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.3 | 5,309 ft | 92.5 | 6,103 ft ▲ |
| September | 72.0 | 4,860 ft | 85.2 | 5,667 ft ▲ |
| October | 61.8 | 4,219 ft | 76.4 | 5,131 ft ▲ |
| November | 49.9 | 3,451 ft | 64.3 | 4,377 ft |
| December | 41.9 | 2,922 ft | 55.8 | 3,834 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 KBFE
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,265 ft — the air behaves like 6,192 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,267 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KBFE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Terry County reaches roughly 6,168 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 KBFE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,855 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,388 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,265 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Terry County?
3,265 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBFE (ICAO) / BFE (FAA), in Brownfield, Texas.