Lubbock, Texas · field elev 3,282 ft
Density Altitude at Lubbock Preston Smith International (KLBB)
From a field elevation of 3,282 ft, a typical July afternoon at Lubbock Preston Smith International (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,177 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 | 41.1 | 2,890 ft | 55.0 | 3,803 ft |
| February | 45.1 | 3,156 ft | 59.7 | 4,105 ft |
| March | 53.0 | 3,674 ft | 67.8 | 4,618 ft |
| April | 61.2 | 4,201 ft | 76.0 | 5,128 ft ▲ |
| May | 70.4 | 4,781 ft | 84.2 | 5,627 ft ▲ |
| June | 78.6 | 5,287 ft | 91.6 | 6,070 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.2 | 5,446 ft | 93.4 | 6,177 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.9 | 5,366 ft | 92.2 | 6,106 ft ▲ |
| September | 72.3 | 4,899 ft | 84.9 | 5,670 ft ▲ |
| October | 61.8 | 4,239 ft | 75.5 | 5,097 ft ▲ |
| November | 50.0 | 3,478 ft | 63.8 | 4,366 ft |
| December | 41.7 | 2,930 ft | 55.1 | 3,810 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 KLBB
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,282 ft — the air behaves like 6,153 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,284 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
- —
- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
- —
- AIR DENSITY INDEX
- —
- AIR DENSITY
- —
- WATER · GRAINS/LB
- —
For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
Nearby Texas fields
- F82 — Lubbock Exec Airpark
Lubbock · elev 3,176 ft
- F49 — City Of Slaton/Larry T Neal Meml
Slaton · elev 3,127 ft
- T96 — Southwest Lubbock
Wolfforth · elev 3,265 ft
- KLLN — Levelland Municipal
Levelland · elev 3,514 ft
- 2F4 — T-Bar
Tahoka · elev 3,126 ft
- 8F3 — Crosbyton Municipal
Crosbyton · elev 3,018 ft
- KPVW — Hale County
Plainview · elev 3,374 ft
- 41F — Floydada Municipal
Floydada · elev 3,187 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KLBB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lubbock Preston Smith International reaches roughly 6,177 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 KLBB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,890 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,446 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,282 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lubbock Preston Smith International?
3,282 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLBB (ICAO) / LBB (FAA), in Lubbock, Texas.