Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas · field elev 606 ft
Density Altitude at Dallas-Fort Worth International (KDFW)
Dallas-Fort Worth International sits at 606 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,077 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 | 46.3 | −79 ft | 56.5 | 602 ft |
| February | 50.5 | 204 ft | 60.9 | 890 ft |
| March | 58.2 | 714 ft | 68.6 | 1,388 ft |
| April | 65.6 | 1,195 ft | 76.1 | 1,864 ft |
| May | 74.0 | 1,732 ft | 83.6 | 2,332 ft |
| June | 81.9 | 2,227 ft | 91.5 | 2,817 ft |
| July | 85.7 | 2,462 ft | 95.6 | 3,065 ft |
| August | 85.7 | 2,462 ft | 95.8 | 3,077 ft |
| September | 78.5 | 2,015 ft | 88.6 | 2,640 ft |
| October | 67.7 | 1,330 ft | 78.4 | 2,009 ft |
| November | 56.4 | 595 ft | 66.6 | 1,260 ft |
| December | 48.1 | 43 ft | 57.9 | 694 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 KDFW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 606 ft — the air behaves like 3,089 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 607 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 KDFW in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dallas-Fort Worth International reaches roughly 3,077 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 KDFW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −79 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,462 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 606 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dallas-Fort Worth International?
606 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDFW (ICAO) / DFW (FAA), in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.