Corpus Christi, Texas · field elev 46 ft

Density Altitude at Corpus Christi International (KCRP)

Corpus Christi International sits at 46 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,221 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,221 ft station: CORPUS CHRISTI NWS · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CORPUS CHRISTI NWS (1 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 56.2 −110 ft 65.5 500 ft
February 60.5 174 ft 69.9 783 ft
March 66.0 532 ft 74.5 1,077 ft
April 72.0 918 ft 80.5 1,455 ft
May 78.2 1,311 ft 85.7 1,779 ft
June 82.6 1,586 ft 90.1 2,050 ft
July 84.2 1,686 ft 92.3 2,184 ft
August 84.7 1,717 ft 92.9 2,221 ft
September 80.8 1,474 ft 89.1 1,988 ft
October 74.7 1,090 ft 83.5 1,642 ft
November 65.5 500 ft 74.7 1,090 ft
December 58.5 42 ft 68.2 674 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 KCRP

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,227 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,227 ft

Field elevation 46 ft — the air behaves like 2,227 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KCRP in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Corpus Christi International reaches roughly 2,221 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 KCRP on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −110 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,717 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 46 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Corpus Christi International?

46 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCRP (ICAO) / CRP (FAA), in Corpus Christi, Texas.