San Angelo, Texas · field elev 1,919 ft

Density Altitude at San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (KSJT)

San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field sits at 1,919 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,681 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,681 ft station: SAN ANGELO WFO · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SAN ANGELO WFO (1 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 45.8 1,516 ft 60.0 2,449 ft
February 50.2 1,808 ft 64.4 2,732 ft
March 57.5 2,287 ft 71.7 3,195 ft
April 65.7 2,815 ft 80.5 3,743 ft
May 74.2 3,352 ft 87.5 4,171 ft
June 80.9 3,767 ft 93.3 4,520 ft
July 83.3 3,915 ft 96.0 4,681 ft
August 82.9 3,890 ft 95.4 4,645 ft
September 76.0 3,464 ft 88.2 4,213 ft
October 66.2 2,847 ft 79.7 3,693 ft
November 54.8 2,111 ft 68.3 2,980 ft
December 47.2 1,609 ft 60.9 2,507 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 KSJT

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,681 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,681 ft

Field elevation 1,919 ft — the air behaves like 4,681 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KSJT in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field reaches roughly 4,681 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 KSJT on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,516 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,915 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,919 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field?

1,919 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSJT (ICAO) / SJT (FAA), in San Angelo, Texas.