Snyder, Texas · field elev 2,430 ft
Density Altitude at Winston Field (KSNK)
From a field elevation of 2,430 ft, a typical July afternoon at Winston Field (96 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,276 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 | 43.0 | 1,961 ft | 57.0 | 2,884 ft |
| February | 46.8 | 2,215 ft | 61.5 | 3,174 ft |
| March | 55.0 | 2,754 ft | 69.7 | 3,695 ft |
| April | 63.2 | 3,283 ft | 78.3 | 4,230 ft |
| May | 72.1 | 3,845 ft | 85.7 | 4,683 ft |
| June | 79.7 | 4,317 ft | 92.4 | 5,086 ft ▲ |
| July | 82.9 | 4,512 ft | 95.6 | 5,276 ft ▲ |
| August | 82.0 | 4,457 ft | 94.4 | 5,205 ft ▲ |
| September | 74.5 | 3,995 ft | 87.0 | 4,761 ft |
| October | 64.4 | 3,359 ft | 78.0 | 4,212 ft |
| November | 52.2 | 2,571 ft | 66.0 | 3,461 ft |
| December | 44.1 | 2,035 ft | 57.7 | 2,929 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 KSNK
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,430 ft — the air behaves like 5,300 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,431 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 KSNK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Winston Field reaches roughly 5,276 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 KSNK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,961 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,512 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,430 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Winston Field?
2,430 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSNK (ICAO) / SNK (FAA), in Snyder, Texas.