Coleman, Texas · field elev 1,697 ft
Density Altitude at Coleman Municipal (KCOM)
Coleman Municipal sits at 1,697 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,454 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 | 47.1 | 1,328 ft | 59.4 | 2,137 ft |
| February | 51.0 | 1,587 ft | 63.9 | 2,427 ft |
| March | 58.1 | 2,053 ft | 71.2 | 2,892 ft |
| April | 66.3 | 2,581 ft | 79.8 | 3,429 ft |
| May | 74.1 | 3,074 ft | 86.3 | 3,828 ft |
| June | 81.1 | 3,509 ft | 92.9 | 4,227 ft |
| July | 84.4 | 3,712 ft | 96.7 | 4,454 ft |
| August | 84.1 | 3,693 ft | 96.7 | 4,454 ft |
| September | 77.3 | 3,274 ft | 89.4 | 4,016 ft |
| October | 67.4 | 2,651 ft | 80.3 | 3,460 ft |
| November | 56.5 | 1,948 ft | 68.9 | 2,746 ft |
| December | 48.6 | 1,428 ft | 60.5 | 2,208 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 KCOM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,697 ft — the air behaves like 4,472 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,698 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 KCOM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Coleman Municipal reaches roughly 4,454 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 KCOM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,328 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,712 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,697 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Coleman Municipal?
1,697 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCOM (ICAO) / COM (FAA), in Coleman, Texas.