Littlefield, Texas · field elev 3,616 ft
Density Altitude at Littlefield Taylor Brown Municipal (KLIU)
From a field elevation of 3,616 ft, a typical July afternoon at Littlefield Taylor Brown Municipal (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,528 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 | 38.4 | 3,123 ft | 53.9 | 4,143 ft |
| February | 42.1 | 3,370 ft | 58.4 | 4,433 ft |
| March | 49.7 | 3,871 ft | 66.6 | 4,952 ft |
| April | 57.6 | 4,381 ft | 74.7 | 5,455 ft ▲ |
| May | 67.4 | 5,002 ft | 83.1 | 5,967 ft ▲ |
| June | 76.0 | 5,535 ft | 91.0 | 6,439 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.5 | 5,688 ft | 92.5 | 6,528 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.9 | 5,590 ft | 90.7 | 6,421 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.6 | 5,139 ft | 84.0 | 6,021 ft ▲ |
| October | 59.0 | 4,471 ft | 74.9 | 5,467 ft ▲ |
| November | 47.3 | 3,713 ft | 63.1 | 4,731 ft |
| December | 39.3 | 3,183 ft | 54.3 | 4,169 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 KLIU
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,616 ft — the air behaves like 6,558 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,618 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 KLIU in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Littlefield Taylor Brown Municipal reaches roughly 6,528 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 KLIU on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,123 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,688 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,616 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Littlefield Taylor Brown Municipal?
3,616 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLIU (ICAO) / LIU (FAA), in Littlefield, Texas.