Hobbs, New Mexico · field elev 3,661 ft
Density Altitude at Lea County Regional (KHOB)
From a field elevation of 3,661 ft, a typical July afternoon at Lea County Regional (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,677 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 | 42.3 | 3,439 ft | 55.1 | 4,276 ft |
| February | 46.8 | 3,736 ft | 60.7 | 4,634 ft |
| March | 54.0 | 4,205 ft | 68.5 | 5,126 ft ▲ |
| April | 62.3 | 4,736 ft | 77.1 | 5,657 ft ▲ |
| May | 71.3 | 5,300 ft | 85.3 | 6,154 ft ▲ |
| June | 79.2 | 5,785 ft | 93.4 | 6,636 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.4 | 5,919 ft | 94.1 | 6,677 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.9 | 5,828 ft | 92.0 | 6,553 ft ▲ |
| September | 72.7 | 5,386 ft | 84.6 | 6,112 ft ▲ |
| October | 62.9 | 4,774 ft | 76.0 | 5,590 ft ▲ |
| November | 50.9 | 4,004 ft | 63.6 | 4,818 ft |
| December | 43.1 | 3,492 ft | 55.7 | 4,315 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 KHOB
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,661 ft — the air behaves like 6,671 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,663 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 KHOB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lea County Regional reaches roughly 6,677 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 KHOB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,439 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,919 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,661 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lea County Regional?
3,661 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHOB (ICAO) / HOB (FAA), in Hobbs, New Mexico.