Lamesa, Texas · field elev 2,999 ft
Density Altitude at Lamesa Municipal (KLUV)
From a field elevation of 2,999 ft, a typical July afternoon at Lamesa Municipal (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,888 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 | 40.8 | 2,519 ft | 55.3 | 3,474 ft |
| February | 44.7 | 2,779 ft | 60.2 | 3,790 ft |
| March | 52.4 | 3,286 ft | 68.5 | 4,316 ft |
| April | 60.7 | 3,822 ft | 77.4 | 4,869 ft |
| May | 69.8 | 4,397 ft | 85.1 | 5,338 ft ▲ |
| June | 77.9 | 4,899 ft | 92.4 | 5,775 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.3 | 5,046 ft | 94.3 | 5,888 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.0 | 4,967 ft | 93.1 | 5,817 ft ▲ |
| September | 71.8 | 4,522 ft | 85.4 | 5,356 ft ▲ |
| October | 61.6 | 3,879 ft | 76.4 | 4,807 ft |
| November | 49.7 | 3,109 ft | 64.7 | 4,076 ft |
| December | 41.8 | 2,586 ft | 56.3 | 3,539 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 KLUV
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,999 ft — the air behaves like 5,870 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,001 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 KLUV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lamesa Municipal reaches roughly 5,888 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 KLUV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,519 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,046 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,999 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lamesa Municipal?
2,999 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLUV (ICAO) / LUV (FAA), in Lamesa, Texas.