Borger, Texas · field elev 3,055 ft
Density Altitude at Hutchinson County (KBGD)
From a field elevation of 3,055 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hutchinson County (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,021 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 | 40.1 | 2,541 ft | 52.6 | 3,368 ft |
| February | 43.1 | 2,742 ft | 56.1 | 3,595 ft |
| March | 51.5 | 3,296 ft | 65.2 | 4,177 ft |
| April | 59.9 | 3,839 ft | 73.4 | 4,690 ft |
| May | 69.3 | 4,435 ft | 82.1 | 5,224 ft ▲ |
| June | 78.7 | 5,017 ft | 91.5 | 5,790 ft ▲ |
| July | 83.0 | 5,279 ft | 95.4 | 6,021 ft ▲ |
| August | 80.8 | 5,145 ft | 93.0 | 5,879 ft ▲ |
| September | 73.1 | 4,671 ft | 85.1 | 5,406 ft ▲ |
| October | 61.3 | 3,929 ft | 74.2 | 4,740 ft |
| November | 49.4 | 3,159 ft | 62.2 | 3,986 ft |
| December | 40.3 | 2,555 ft | 52.2 | 3,342 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 KBGD
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,055 ft — the air behaves like 5,997 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,057 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 KBGD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hutchinson County reaches roughly 6,021 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 KBGD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,541 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,279 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,055 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hutchinson County?
3,055 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBGD (ICAO) / BGD (FAA), in Borger, Texas.