Wichita Falls, Texas · field elev 1,003 ft
Density Altitude at Kickapoo Downtown (KCWC)
Kickapoo Downtown sits at 1,003 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,643 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 | 42.4 | 150 ft | 54.7 | 974 ft |
| February | 46.3 | 414 ft | 59.0 | 1,256 ft |
| March | 54.7 | 974 ft | 67.9 | 1,831 ft |
| April | 62.8 | 1,503 ft | 76.0 | 2,344 ft |
| May | 71.8 | 2,079 ft | 83.9 | 2,835 ft |
| June | 80.1 | 2,600 ft | 92.0 | 3,330 ft |
| July | 84.7 | 2,884 ft | 97.2 | 3,643 ft |
| August | 84.1 | 2,848 ft | 96.6 | 3,607 ft |
| September | 76.0 | 2,344 ft | 88.3 | 3,105 ft |
| October | 64.6 | 1,619 ft | 77.3 | 2,425 ft |
| November | 52.7 | 841 ft | 65.2 | 1,658 ft |
| December | 43.7 | 238 ft | 55.7 | 1,040 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 KCWC
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,003 ft — the air behaves like 3,631 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,004 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 KCWC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kickapoo Downtown reaches roughly 3,643 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 KCWC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 150 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,884 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,003 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kickapoo Downtown?
1,003 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCWC (ICAO) / CWC (FAA), in Wichita Falls, Texas.