Corsicana, Texas · field elev 449 ft

Density Altitude at C David Campbell Field-Corsicana Municipal (KCRS)

C David Campbell Field-Corsicana Municipal sits at 449 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,898 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,898 ft station: CORSICANA CAMPBELL FLD · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CORSICANA CAMPBELL FLD (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 48.0 −159 ft 58.5 540 ft
February 51.9 103 ft 62.5 801 ft
March 59.0 573 ft 69.8 1,272 ft
April 66.0 1,028 ft 77.0 1,729 ft
May 74.1 1,546 ft 84.1 2,172 ft
June 81.2 1,992 ft 91.2 2,608 ft
July 84.6 2,203 ft 95.1 2,844 ft
August 84.8 2,215 ft 96.0 2,898 ft
September 78.6 1,829 ft 89.6 2,510 ft
October 68.5 1,189 ft 79.8 1,904 ft
November 57.3 461 ft 67.8 1,144 ft
December 49.6 −51 ft 59.9 631 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 KCRS

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,898 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,898 ft

Field elevation 449 ft — the air behaves like 2,898 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KCRS in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at C David Campbell Field-Corsicana Municipal reaches roughly 2,898 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 KCRS on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −159 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,215 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 449 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of C David Campbell Field-Corsicana Municipal?

449 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCRS (ICAO) / CRS (FAA), in Corsicana, Texas.