Odessa, Texas · field elev 3,004 ft
Density Altitude at Odessa-Schlemeyer Field (KODO)
From a field elevation of 3,004 ft, a typical July afternoon at Odessa-Schlemeyer Field (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,953 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 | 44.9 | 2,799 ft | 58.1 | 3,661 ft |
| February | 49.3 | 3,089 ft | 63.2 | 3,987 ft |
| March | 57.1 | 3,597 ft | 71.2 | 4,491 ft |
| April | 65.4 | 4,127 ft | 79.5 | 5,004 ft ▲ |
| May | 74.2 | 4,677 ft | 87.7 | 5,501 ft ▲ |
| June | 81.7 | 5,138 ft | 94.5 | 5,906 ft ▲ |
| July | 83.4 | 5,241 ft | 95.3 | 5,953 ft ▲ |
| August | 82.4 | 5,180 ft | 94.2 | 5,888 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.0 | 4,727 ft | 86.7 | 5,440 ft ▲ |
| October | 65.5 | 4,133 ft | 78.2 | 4,924 ft |
| November | 53.6 | 3,370 ft | 66.8 | 4,215 ft |
| December | 45.4 | 2,832 ft | 58.4 | 3,681 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 KODO
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,004 ft — the air behaves like 5,935 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,006 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 KODO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Odessa-Schlemeyer Field reaches roughly 5,953 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 KODO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,799 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,241 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,004 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Odessa-Schlemeyer Field?
3,004 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KODO (ICAO) / ODO (FAA), in Odessa, Texas.