Perryton, Texas · field elev 2,918 ft
Density Altitude at Perryton Ochiltree County (KPYX)
From a field elevation of 2,918 ft, a typical July afternoon at Perryton Ochiltree County (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,861 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 | 37.2 | 2,176 ft | 50.9 | 3,088 ft |
| February | 40.4 | 2,392 ft | 55.0 | 3,355 ft |
| March | 49.1 | 2,970 ft | 64.5 | 3,964 ft |
| April | 57.5 | 3,517 ft | 72.7 | 4,479 ft |
| May | 67.2 | 4,135 ft | 81.5 | 5,021 ft ▲ |
| June | 77.5 | 4,776 ft | 91.0 | 5,594 ft ▲ |
| July | 82.0 | 5,051 ft | 95.5 | 5,861 ft ▲ |
| August | 80.0 | 4,929 ft | 93.2 | 5,725 ft ▲ |
| September | 72.8 | 4,485 ft | 86.6 | 5,330 ft ▲ |
| October | 60.0 | 3,678 ft | 74.1 | 4,566 ft |
| November | 47.7 | 2,878 ft | 62.2 | 3,818 ft |
| December | 38.1 | 2,237 ft | 50.8 | 3,082 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 KPYX
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,918 ft — the air behaves like 5,890 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,920 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 KPYX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Perryton Ochiltree County reaches roughly 5,861 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 KPYX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,176 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,051 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,918 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Perryton Ochiltree County?
2,918 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPYX (ICAO) / PYX (FAA), in Perryton, Texas.