Wink, Texas · field elev 2,822 ft
Density Altitude at Winkler County (KINK)
From a field elevation of 2,822 ft, a typical June afternoon at Winkler County (98 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,863 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 | 44.8 | 2,567 ft | 59.8 | 3,547 ft |
| February | 49.7 | 2,891 ft | 65.3 | 3,897 ft |
| March | 57.8 | 3,418 ft | 73.7 | 4,424 ft |
| April | 66.0 | 3,942 ft | 82.5 | 4,965 ft |
| May | 75.0 | 4,505 ft | 90.3 | 5,436 ft ▲ |
| June | 83.3 | 5,014 ft | 97.5 | 5,863 ft ▲ |
| July | 84.6 | 5,093 ft | 97.3 | 5,851 ft ▲ |
| August | 83.6 | 5,032 ft | 96.4 | 5,798 ft ▲ |
| September | 76.4 | 4,591 ft | 89.2 | 5,370 ft ▲ |
| October | 65.8 | 3,929 ft | 80.5 | 4,843 ft |
| November | 53.5 | 3,140 ft | 68.6 | 4,106 ft |
| December | 45.3 | 2,600 ft | 60.2 | 3,572 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 KINK
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,822 ft — the air behaves like 5,892 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,824 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 KINK in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Winkler County reaches roughly 5,863 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 KINK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,567 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,093 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,822 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Winkler County?
2,822 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KINK (ICAO) / INK (FAA), in Wink, Texas.