Waco, Texas · field elev 592 ft

Density Altitude at Mc Gregor Exec (KPWG)

Mc Gregor Exec sits at 592 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,072 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈3,072 ft station: MCGREGOR · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MCGREGOR (6 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 46.1 −110 ft 58.5 716 ft
February 50.0 153 ft 62.4 971 ft
March 56.7 598 ft 68.9 1,390 ft
April 64.0 1,075 ft 76.5 1,872 ft
May 72.2 1,601 ft 83.4 2,303 ft
June 80.0 2,092 ft 90.7 2,751 ft
July 83.3 2,297 ft 95.1 3,018 ft
August 83.9 2,334 ft 96.0 3,072 ft
September 77.3 1,923 ft 89.7 2,690 ft
October 67.4 1,294 ft 80.0 2,092 ft
November 56.2 565 ft 67.9 1,326 ft
December 48.0 19 ft 60.5 847 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 KPWG

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,072 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,072 ft

Field elevation 592 ft — the air behaves like 3,072 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KPWG in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mc Gregor Exec reaches roughly 3,072 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 KPWG on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −110 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,334 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 592 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Mc Gregor Exec?

592 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPWG (ICAO) / PWG (FAA), in Waco, Texas.