Pecos, Texas · field elev 2,613 ft
Density Altitude at Pecos Municipal (KPEQ)
From a field elevation of 2,613 ft, a typical June afternoon at Pecos Municipal (98 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,639 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 | 45.8 | 2,375 ft | 61.7 | 3,412 ft |
| February | 50.0 | 2,653 ft | 66.8 | 3,736 ft |
| March | 58.1 | 3,180 ft | 74.9 | 4,243 ft |
| April | 66.1 | 3,692 ft | 83.7 | 4,784 ft |
| May | 74.6 | 4,225 ft | 91.8 | 5,272 ft ▲ |
| June | 82.5 | 4,711 ft | 98.0 | 5,639 ft ▲ |
| July | 83.3 | 4,760 ft | 97.6 | 5,616 ft ▲ |
| August | 83.0 | 4,741 ft | 97.4 | 5,604 ft ▲ |
| September | 75.9 | 4,305 ft | 90.0 | 5,164 ft ▲ |
| October | 66.0 | 3,686 ft | 81.2 | 4,631 ft |
| November | 53.2 | 2,862 ft | 69.1 | 3,881 ft |
| December | 46.7 | 2,435 ft | 61.9 | 3,425 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 KPEQ
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,613 ft — the air behaves like 5,639 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,615 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 KPEQ in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pecos Municipal reaches roughly 5,639 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 KPEQ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,375 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,760 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,613 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pecos Municipal?
2,613 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPEQ (ICAO) / PEQ (FAA), in Pecos, Texas.