Big Spring, Texas · field elev 2,573 ft
Density Altitude at Big Spring/Mc Mahon-Wrinkle (KBPG)
From a field elevation of 2,573 ft, a typical July afternoon at Big Spring/Mc Mahon-Wrinkle (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,461 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 | 44.7 | 2,252 ft | 58.0 | 3,125 ft |
| February | 48.6 | 2,511 ft | 62.5 | 3,414 ft |
| March | 56.7 | 3,041 ft | 71.0 | 3,951 ft |
| April | 64.7 | 3,554 ft | 79.4 | 4,472 ft |
| May | 73.3 | 4,095 ft | 87.0 | 4,935 ft |
| June | 81.0 | 4,570 ft | 93.8 | 5,343 ft ▲ |
| July | 83.9 | 4,747 ft | 95.8 | 5,461 ft ▲ |
| August | 83.1 | 4,699 ft | 94.7 | 5,396 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.7 | 4,244 ft | 87.9 | 4,989 ft |
| October | 66.1 | 3,643 ft | 79.1 | 4,454 ft |
| November | 53.9 | 2,859 ft | 67.1 | 3,706 ft |
| December | 45.5 | 2,305 ft | 58.2 | 3,138 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 KBPG
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,573 ft — the air behaves like 5,473 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,575 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 KBPG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Big Spring/Mc Mahon-Wrinkle reaches roughly 5,461 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 KBPG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,252 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,747 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,573 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Big Spring/Mc Mahon-Wrinkle?
2,573 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBPG (ICAO) / BPG (FAA), in Big Spring, Texas.