Denton, Texas · field elev 643 ft
Density Altitude at Denton Enterprise (KDTO)
Denton Enterprise sits at 643 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,116 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 | 44.0 | −188 ft | 55.7 | 595 ft |
| February | 48.2 | 95 ft | 60.0 | 877 ft |
| March | 56.1 | 621 ft | 67.6 | 1,369 ft |
| April | 63.2 | 1,086 ft | 75.0 | 1,840 ft |
| May | 72.1 | 1,657 ft | 82.9 | 2,334 ft |
| June | 80.3 | 2,173 ft | 91.3 | 2,850 ft |
| July | 84.4 | 2,427 ft | 95.7 | 3,116 ft |
| August | 84.1 | 2,408 ft | 95.6 | 3,110 ft |
| September | 76.2 | 1,916 ft | 88.1 | 2,654 ft |
| October | 65.2 | 1,215 ft | 77.6 | 2,004 ft |
| November | 54.3 | 502 ft | 66.1 | 1,273 ft |
| December | 45.5 | −87 ft | 56.8 | 667 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 KDTO
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 643 ft — the air behaves like 3,134 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 644 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 KDTO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Denton Enterprise reaches roughly 3,116 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 KDTO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −188 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,427 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 643 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Denton Enterprise?
643 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDTO (ICAO) / DTO (FAA), in Denton, Texas.