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.

worst typical month: June · ≈5,639 ft station: PECOS 8W · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PECOS 8W (7 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,639 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,639 ft caution

Field elevation 2,613 ft — the air behaves like 5,639 ft.

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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.