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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 46 ft — the air behaves like 2,227 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 47 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 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.