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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 592 ft — the air behaves like 3,072 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 593 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 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.