Childress, Texas · field elev 1,954 ft
Density Altitude at Childress Municipal (KCDS)
Childress Municipal sits at 1,954 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,718 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 | 41.8 | 1,290 ft | 54.6 | 2,141 ft |
| February | 45.2 | 1,519 ft | 58.3 | 2,382 ft |
| March | 54.0 | 2,102 ft | 67.7 | 2,985 ft |
| April | 62.3 | 2,640 ft | 76.2 | 3,519 ft |
| May | 71.4 | 3,219 ft | 84.1 | 4,006 ft |
| June | 79.9 | 3,748 ft | 92.0 | 4,485 ft |
| July | 83.7 | 3,982 ft | 95.9 | 4,718 ft |
| August | 82.2 | 3,890 ft | 94.5 | 4,634 ft |
| September | 74.4 | 3,407 ft | 86.7 | 4,165 ft |
| October | 63.1 | 2,692 ft | 76.3 | 3,525 ft |
| November | 51.6 | 1,944 ft | 64.5 | 2,781 ft |
| December | 42.8 | 1,358 ft | 55.0 | 2,167 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 KCDS
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,954 ft — the air behaves like 4,724 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,955 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 KCDS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Childress Municipal reaches roughly 4,718 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 KCDS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,290 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,982 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,954 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Childress Municipal?
1,954 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCDS (ICAO) / CDS (FAA), in Childress, Texas.