Lago Vista, Texas · field elev 1,230 ft

Density Altitude at Lago Vista Tx/Rusty Allen (KRYW)

Lago Vista Tx/Rusty Allen sits at 1,230 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,804 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈3,804 ft station: AUSTIN 33 NW · 11 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at AUSTIN 33 NW (11 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 50.3 963 ft 60.3 1,620 ft
February 52.9 1,135 ft 63.4 1,821 ft
March 60.2 1,614 ft 70.7 2,288 ft
April 67.2 2,065 ft 77.8 2,734 ft
May 74.0 2,496 ft 83.9 3,112 ft
June 80.6 2,908 ft 90.5 3,515 ft
July 83.4 3,081 ft 94.2 3,738 ft
August 83.9 3,112 ft 95.3 3,804 ft
September 77.7 2,728 ft 87.9 3,357 ft
October 69.4 2,205 ft 79.0 2,809 ft
November 58.6 1,510 ft 68.0 2,116 ft
December 50.9 1,003 ft 60.8 1,653 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 KRYW

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,786 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,786 ft

Field elevation 1,230 ft — the air behaves like 3,786 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KRYW in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lago Vista Tx/Rusty Allen reaches roughly 3,804 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 KRYW on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 963 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,112 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,230 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Lago Vista Tx/Rusty Allen?

1,230 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRYW (ICAO) / RYW (FAA), in Lago Vista, Texas.