Edinburg, Texas · field elev 75 ft

Density Altitude at South Texas International At Edinburg (KEBG)

South Texas International At Edinburg sits at 75 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (98 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,577 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,577 ft station: EDINBURG 17 NNE · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at EDINBURG 17 NNE (7 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 60.2 190 ft 71.7 934 ft
February 64.8 490 ft 76.4 1,233 ft
March 69.9 819 ft 81.3 1,541 ft
April 75.8 1,195 ft 87.3 1,913 ft
May 81.5 1,553 ft 92.5 2,232 ft
June 84.8 1,758 ft 95.5 2,414 ft
July 86.4 1,857 ft 97.5 2,535 ft
August 86.9 1,888 ft 98.2 2,577 ft
September 82.6 1,622 ft 93.6 2,299 ft
October 76.2 1,220 ft 88.0 1,956 ft
November 67.9 690 ft 79.6 1,434 ft
December 61.4 268 ft 72.6 992 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 KEBG

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,565 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,565 ft

Field elevation 75 ft — the air behaves like 2,565 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KEBG in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at South Texas International At Edinburg reaches roughly 2,577 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 KEBG on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 190 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,888 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 75 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of South Texas International At Edinburg?

75 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEBG (ICAO) / EBG (FAA), in Edinburg, Texas.