Houston, Texas · field elev 152 ft
Density Altitude at David Wayne Hooks Meml (KDWH)
David Wayne Hooks Meml sits at 152 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,465 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 | 53.0 | −192 ft | 63.2 | 481 ft |
| February | 57.2 | 87 ft | 67.5 | 759 ft |
| March | 63.4 | 494 ft | 73.8 | 1,162 ft |
| April | 69.3 | 875 ft | 79.7 | 1,535 ft |
| May | 76.8 | 1,352 ft | 86.5 | 1,958 ft |
| June | 82.5 | 1,710 ft | 91.8 | 2,283 ft |
| July | 84.5 | 1,834 ft | 94.2 | 2,429 ft |
| August | 84.5 | 1,834 ft | 94.8 | 2,465 ft |
| September | 80.0 | 1,554 ft | 90.5 | 2,203 ft |
| October | 71.0 | 984 ft | 82.4 | 1,703 ft |
| November | 61.0 | 337 ft | 72.1 | 1,054 ft |
| December | 54.6 | −85 ft | 64.9 | 591 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 KDWH
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 152 ft — the air behaves like 2,477 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 153 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 KDWH in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at David Wayne Hooks Meml reaches roughly 2,465 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 KDWH on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −192 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,834 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 152 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of David Wayne Hooks Meml?
152 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDWH (ICAO) / DWH (FAA), in Houston, Texas.