Midland, Texas · field elev 2,805 ft
Density Altitude at Midland Airpark (KMDD)
From a field elevation of 2,805 ft, a typical July afternoon at Midland Airpark (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,712 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 | 2,606 ft | 60.3 | 3,558 ft |
| February | 50.1 | 2,896 ft | 65.3 | 3,877 ft |
| March | 57.9 | 3,404 ft | 73.6 | 4,397 ft |
| April | 66.0 | 3,921 ft | 82.2 | 4,926 ft |
| May | 74.4 | 4,447 ft | 89.1 | 5,343 ft ▲ |
| June | 81.1 | 4,859 ft | 94.7 | 5,677 ft ▲ |
| July | 82.5 | 4,944 ft | 95.3 | 5,712 ft ▲ |
| August | 81.5 | 4,883 ft | 94.4 | 5,659 ft ▲ |
| September | 74.9 | 4,478 ft | 88.1 | 5,283 ft ▲ |
| October | 66.0 | 3,921 ft | 80.6 | 4,829 ft |
| November | 53.9 | 3,145 ft | 68.0 | 4,047 ft |
| December | 46.4 | 2,652 ft | 60.5 | 3,571 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 KMDD
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,805 ft — the air behaves like 5,695 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,807 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
- KBPG — Big Spring/Mc Mahon-Wrinkle
Big Spring · elev 2,573 ft
- E13 — Crane County
Crane · elev 2,555 ft
- KLUV — Lamesa Municipal
Lamesa · elev 2,999 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KMDD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Midland Airpark reaches roughly 5,712 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 KMDD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,606 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,944 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,805 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Midland Airpark?
2,805 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMDD (ICAO) / MDD (FAA), in Midland, Texas.