Fort Worth, Texas · field elev 710 ft
Density Altitude at Fort Worth Meacham International (KFTW)
Fort Worth Meacham International sits at 710 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,209 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 | 45.8 | 17 ft | 56.4 | 724 ft |
| February | 49.8 | 286 ft | 60.5 | 993 ft |
| March | 57.3 | 783 ft | 68.0 | 1,477 ft |
| April | 64.7 | 1,265 ft | 75.6 | 1,960 ft |
| May | 73.3 | 1,815 ft | 83.5 | 2,453 ft |
| June | 81.4 | 2,323 ft | 91.5 | 2,943 ft |
| July | 85.1 | 2,552 ft | 95.7 | 3,197 ft |
| August | 85.2 | 2,558 ft | 95.9 | 3,209 ft |
| September | 77.7 | 2,092 ft | 88.3 | 2,748 ft |
| October | 66.9 | 1,407 ft | 77.9 | 2,105 ft |
| November | 55.7 | 678 ft | 66.2 | 1,362 ft |
| December | 47.5 | 131 ft | 57.8 | 816 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 KFTW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 710 ft — the air behaves like 3,215 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 711 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 KFTW in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fort Worth Meacham International reaches roughly 3,209 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 KFTW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 17 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,558 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 710 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fort Worth Meacham International?
710 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFTW (ICAO) / FTW (FAA), in Fort Worth, Texas.