Wichita Falls, Texas · field elev 1,019 ft
Density Altitude at Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal (KSPS)
Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal sits at 1,019 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,662 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 | 42.4 | 170 ft | 54.7 | 993 ft |
| February | 46.3 | 434 ft | 59.0 | 1,276 ft |
| March | 54.7 | 993 ft | 67.9 | 1,851 ft |
| April | 62.8 | 1,523 ft | 76.0 | 2,364 ft |
| May | 71.8 | 2,099 ft | 83.9 | 2,855 ft |
| June | 80.1 | 2,620 ft | 92.0 | 3,349 ft |
| July | 84.7 | 2,904 ft | 97.2 | 3,662 ft |
| August | 84.1 | 2,867 ft | 96.6 | 3,626 ft |
| September | 76.0 | 2,364 ft | 88.3 | 3,124 ft |
| October | 64.6 | 1,639 ft | 77.3 | 2,445 ft |
| November | 52.7 | 861 ft | 65.2 | 1,677 ft |
| December | 43.7 | 258 ft | 55.7 | 1,059 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 KSPS
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,019 ft — the air behaves like 3,650 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,020 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 KSPS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal reaches roughly 3,662 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 KSPS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 170 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,904 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,019 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal?
1,019 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSPS (ICAO) / SPS (FAA), in Wichita Falls, Texas.