Dallas, Texas · field elev 661 ft

Density Altitude at Dallas Exec (KRBD)

Dallas Exec sits at 661 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,180 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈3,180 ft station: DALLAS REDBIRD AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DALLAS REDBIRD AP (0 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 47.6 77 ft 57.4 729 ft
February 51.3 325 ft 61.5 997 ft
March 58.7 814 ft 69.0 1,481 ft
April 65.7 1,269 ft 76.2 1,938 ft
May 73.9 1,793 ft 83.6 2,399 ft
June 81.7 2,282 ft 91.4 2,878 ft
July 85.6 2,523 ft 95.9 3,150 ft
August 85.7 2,529 ft 96.4 3,180 ft
September 78.7 2,095 ft 89.3 2,750 ft
October 68.1 1,424 ft 78.8 2,101 ft
November 57.2 716 ft 67.3 1,372 ft
December 49.1 178 ft 58.8 821 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 KRBD

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,156 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,156 ft

Field elevation 661 ft — the air behaves like 3,156 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KRBD in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dallas Exec reaches roughly 3,180 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 KRBD on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 77 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,529 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 661 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Dallas Exec?

661 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRBD (ICAO) / RBD (FAA), in Dallas, Texas.