Falfurrias, Texas · field elev 112 ft
Density Altitude at Brooks County (KBKS)
Brooks County sits at 112 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (98 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,604 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 | 56.4 | −15 ft | 69.3 | 826 ft |
| February | 60.2 | 235 ft | 73.1 | 1,069 ft |
| March | 66.4 | 639 ft | 79.8 | 1,492 ft |
| April | 72.8 | 1,050 ft | 86.0 | 1,878 ft |
| May | 79.3 | 1,461 ft | 91.2 | 2,197 ft |
| June | 84.1 | 1,760 ft | 96.2 | 2,501 ft |
| July | 85.4 | 1,841 ft | 97.9 | 2,604 ft |
| August | 85.2 | 1,828 ft | 97.6 | 2,585 ft |
| September | 80.9 | 1,561 ft | 92.4 | 2,271 ft |
| October | 73.2 | 1,075 ft | 86.6 | 1,915 ft |
| November | 64.5 | 516 ft | 77.9 | 1,373 ft |
| December | 58.3 | 110 ft | 71.4 | 960 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 KBKS
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 112 ft — the air behaves like 2,610 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 113 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KBKS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Brooks County reaches roughly 2,604 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 KBKS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −15 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,841 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 112 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Brooks County?
112 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBKS (ICAO) / BKS (FAA), in Falfurrias, Texas.