Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas · field elev 15 ft

Density Altitude at Jack Brooks Regional (KBPT)

Jack Brooks Regional sits at 15 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,195 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,195 ft station: PORT ARTHUR SE TX AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PORT ARTHUR SE TX AP (0 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 53.7 −314 ft 63.5 331 ft
February 57.5 −62 ft 67.3 578 ft
March 63.3 318 ft 73.2 956 ft
April 69.3 707 ft 79.0 1,323 ft
May 76.5 1,166 ft 85.7 1,741 ft
June 82.0 1,511 ft 90.9 2,061 ft
July 83.6 1,611 ft 92.6 2,165 ft
August 83.8 1,623 ft 93.1 2,195 ft
September 80.0 1,386 ft 89.5 1,975 ft
October 71.6 854 ft 82.1 1,517 ft
November 61.9 227 ft 72.3 899 ft
December 55.6 −188 ft 65.5 461 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 KBPT

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,189 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,189 ft

Field elevation 15 ft — the air behaves like 2,189 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KBPT in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jack Brooks Regional reaches roughly 2,195 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 KBPT on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −314 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,623 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 15 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Jack Brooks Regional?

15 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBPT (ICAO) / BPT (FAA), in Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas.