Tucumcari, New Mexico · field elev 4,065 ft
Density Altitude at Tucumcari Municipal (KTCC)
From a field elevation of 4,065 ft, a typical July afternoon at Tucumcari Municipal (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,218 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 | 38.6 | 3,692 ft | 53.6 | 4,676 ft |
| February | 42.5 | 3,952 ft | 58.2 | 4,971 ft |
| March | 50.0 | 4,443 ft | 66.3 | 5,482 ft ▲ |
| April | 57.7 | 4,939 ft | 74.0 | 5,959 ft ▲ |
| May | 67.1 | 5,532 ft | 83.2 | 6,518 ft ▲ |
| June | 77.2 | 6,155 ft | 93.0 | 7,100 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.6 | 6,361 ft | 95.0 | 7,218 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.6 | 6,240 ft | 92.7 | 7,083 ft ▲ |
| September | 71.4 | 5,799 ft | 85.7 | 6,668 ft ▲ |
| October | 59.2 | 5,035 ft | 74.4 | 5,984 ft ▲ |
| November | 47.3 | 4,267 ft | 62.4 | 5,237 ft ▲ |
| December | 38.6 | 3,692 ft | 53.0 | 4,638 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 KTCC
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,065 ft — the air behaves like 7,218 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,067 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 KTCC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tucumcari Municipal reaches roughly 7,218 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 KTCC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,692 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,361 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,065 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tucumcari Municipal?
4,065 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTCC (ICAO) / TCC (FAA), in Tucumcari, New Mexico.