Sonora, Texas · field elev 2,140 ft
Density Altitude at Sonora Municipal (KSOA)
Sonora Municipal sits at 2,140 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,937 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 | 45.9 | 1,796 ft | 61.0 | 2,786 ft |
| February | 50.5 | 2,101 ft | 66.1 | 3,112 ft |
| March | 58.1 | 2,598 ft | 73.1 | 3,553 ft |
| April | 66.0 | 3,105 ft | 80.9 | 4,037 ft |
| May | 74.7 | 3,653 ft | 87.6 | 4,445 ft |
| June | 81.5 | 4,074 ft | 93.5 | 4,800 ft |
| July | 83.6 | 4,202 ft | 95.6 | 4,925 ft |
| August | 83.2 | 4,178 ft | 95.8 | 4,937 ft |
| September | 76.4 | 3,759 ft | 89.1 | 4,536 ft |
| October | 66.5 | 3,137 ft | 80.7 | 4,024 ft |
| November | 55.3 | 2,416 ft | 69.9 | 3,352 ft |
| December | 47.2 | 1,883 ft | 62.4 | 2,876 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 KSOA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,140 ft — the air behaves like 4,949 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,141 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 KSOA in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sonora Municipal reaches roughly 4,937 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 KSOA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,796 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,202 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,140 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sonora Municipal?
2,140 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSOA (ICAO) / SOA (FAA), in Sonora, Texas.