Decatur, Texas · field elev 1,047 ft

Density Altitude at Decatur Municipal (KLUD)

Decatur Municipal sits at 1,047 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,588 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,588 ft station: DECATUR · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DECATUR (3 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 44.7 361 ft 56.2 1,127 ft
February 48.3 603 ft 60.1 1,382 ft
March 56.2 1,127 ft 68.1 1,898 ft
April 64.1 1,641 ft 75.7 2,379 ft
May 72.5 2,177 ft 82.7 2,815 ft
June 80.6 2,685 ft 90.8 3,311 ft
July 84.7 2,938 ft 95.4 3,588 ft
August 84.1 2,901 ft 94.9 3,558 ft
September 76.7 2,442 ft 88.5 3,171 ft
October 66.2 1,776 ft 78.6 2,560 ft
November 55.0 1,048 ft 66.9 1,821 ft
December 46.6 489 ft 58.0 1,245 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,564 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,564 ft

Field elevation 1,047 ft — the air behaves like 3,564 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KLUD in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Decatur Municipal reaches roughly 3,588 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 KLUD on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 361 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,938 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,047 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Decatur Municipal?

1,047 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLUD (ICAO) / LUD (FAA), in Decatur, Texas.