Gilmer, Texas · field elev 415 ft

Density Altitude at Fox Stephens Field/Gilmer Municipal (KJXI)

Fox Stephens Field/Gilmer Municipal sits at 415 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,651 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,651 ft station: GILMER 4 WNW · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GILMER 4 WNW (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 44.1 −465 ft 55.6 307 ft
February 47.7 −221 ft 60.2 609 ft
March 54.8 254 ft 67.0 1,051 ft
April 61.9 720 ft 74.5 1,529 ft
May 70.4 1,269 ft 81.6 1,975 ft
June 77.9 1,744 ft 88.6 2,407 ft
July 81.5 1,969 ft 92.6 2,651 ft
August 80.8 1,925 ft 92.2 2,627 ft
September 74.8 1,548 ft 87.4 2,334 ft
October 64.3 876 ft 77.2 1,700 ft
November 53.3 154 ft 65.5 954 ft
December 45.7 −356 ft 57.4 425 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 KJXI

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,676 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,676 ft

Field elevation 415 ft — the air behaves like 2,676 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KJXI in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fox Stephens Field/Gilmer Municipal reaches roughly 2,651 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 KJXI on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −465 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,969 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 415 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Fox Stephens Field/Gilmer Municipal?

415 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KJXI (ICAO) / JXI (FAA), in Gilmer, Texas.