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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 449 ft — the air behaves like 2,898 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 450 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 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.