Midland, Texas · field elev 2,872 ft
Density Altitude at Midland International Air And Space Port (KMAF)
From a field elevation of 2,872 ft, a typical July afternoon at Midland International Air And Space Port (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,823 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 | 45.7 | 2,689 ft | 58.6 | 3,531 ft |
| February | 50.2 | 2,985 ft | 63.6 | 3,851 ft |
| March | 58.0 | 3,493 ft | 71.9 | 4,373 ft |
| April | 66.2 | 4,016 ft | 80.5 | 4,904 ft |
| May | 75.4 | 4,591 ft | 88.5 | 5,388 ft ▲ |
| June | 82.6 | 5,032 ft | 95.0 | 5,776 ft ▲ |
| July | 84.4 | 5,141 ft | 95.8 | 5,823 ft ▲ |
| August | 83.2 | 5,068 ft | 94.8 | 5,764 ft ▲ |
| September | 76.2 | 4,640 ft | 87.6 | 5,334 ft ▲ |
| October | 66.5 | 4,035 ft | 79.0 | 4,812 ft |
| November | 54.3 | 3,253 ft | 67.1 | 4,072 ft |
| December | 46.4 | 2,735 ft | 59.2 | 3,570 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 KMAF
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,872 ft — the air behaves like 5,835 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,874 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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- KODO — Odessa-Schlemeyer Field
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- 63F — Stanton Municipal
Stanton · elev 2,731 ft
- E11 — Andrews County
Andrews · elev 3,174 ft
- E13 — Crane County
Crane · elev 2,555 ft
- KBPG — Big Spring/Mc Mahon-Wrinkle
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- E01 — Roy Hurd Meml
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KMAF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Midland International Air And Space Port reaches roughly 5,823 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 KMAF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,689 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,141 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,872 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Midland International Air And Space Port?
2,872 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMAF (ICAO) / MAF (FAA), in Midland, Texas.