Caldwell, Texas · field elev 391 ft
Density Altitude at Caldwell Municipal (KRWV)
Caldwell Municipal sits at 391 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (98 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,936 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 | 48.6 | −190 ft | 62.4 | 723 ft |
| February | 52.4 | 64 ft | 65.9 | 950 ft |
| March | 59.2 | 514 ft | 72.8 | 1,392 ft |
| April | 66.3 | 976 ft | 79.8 | 1,833 ft |
| May | 74.2 | 1,481 ft | 86.9 | 2,274 ft |
| June | 80.7 | 1,890 ft | 93.3 | 2,665 ft |
| July | 83.5 | 2,064 ft | 96.6 | 2,864 ft |
| August | 83.9 | 2,088 ft | 97.8 | 2,936 ft |
| September | 78.1 | 1,727 ft | 92.1 | 2,592 ft |
| October | 68.2 | 1,098 ft | 83.4 | 2,057 ft |
| November | 58.3 | 455 ft | 72.3 | 1,360 ft |
| December | 50.6 | −56 ft | 64.4 | 853 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 KRWV
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 391 ft — the air behaves like 2,948 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 392 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 KRWV in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Caldwell Municipal reaches roughly 2,936 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 KRWV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −190 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,088 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 391 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Caldwell Municipal?
391 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRWV (ICAO) / RWV (FAA), in Caldwell, Texas.