Fort Stockton, Texas · field elev 3,011 ft
Density Altitude at Fort Stockton-Pecos County (KFST)
From a field elevation of 3,011 ft, a typical June afternoon at Fort Stockton-Pecos County (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,926 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.6 | 3,052 ft | 61.0 | 3,856 ft |
| February | 52.9 | 3,333 ft | 66.1 | 4,180 ft |
| March | 59.9 | 3,785 ft | 73.7 | 4,655 ft |
| April | 67.5 | 4,268 ft | 81.9 | 5,159 ft ▲ |
| May | 75.6 | 4,772 ft | 89.1 | 5,593 ft ▲ |
| June | 81.8 | 5,152 ft | 94.7 | 5,926 ft ▲ |
| July | 82.6 | 5,201 ft | 94.3 | 5,902 ft ▲ |
| August | 82.0 | 5,165 ft | 93.7 | 5,867 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.7 | 4,779 ft | 87.2 | 5,479 ft ▲ |
| October | 67.5 | 4,268 ft | 79.9 | 5,037 ft ▲ |
| November | 56.4 | 3,560 ft | 69.0 | 4,362 ft |
| December | 49.2 | 3,091 ft | 61.5 | 3,888 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 KFST
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,011 ft — the air behaves like 5,944 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,013 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 KFST in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fort Stockton-Pecos County reaches roughly 5,926 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 KFST on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,052 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,201 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,011 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fort Stockton-Pecos County?
3,011 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFST (ICAO) / FST (FAA), in Fort Stockton, Texas.