Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico · field elev 4,862 ft
Density Altitude at Truth Or Consequences Municipal (KTCS)
Truth Or Consequences Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 4,862 ft of elevation, a typical June afternoon (94 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,116 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,254 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.3 | 4,923 ft | 55.0 | 5,745 ft ▲ |
| February | 47.1 | 5,237 ft | 60.7 | 6,106 ft ▲ |
| March | 53.9 | 5,675 ft | 68.1 | 6,568 ft ▲ |
| April | 61.2 | 6,138 ft | 75.8 | 7,039 ft ▲ |
| May | 70.3 | 6,703 ft | 84.8 | 7,580 ft ▲ |
| June | 79.2 | 7,245 ft | 93.9 | 8,116 ft ⚠ |
| July | 80.5 | 7,323 ft | 93.2 | 8,075 ft ⚠ |
| August | 78.5 | 7,203 ft | 90.8 | 7,934 ft ▲ |
| September | 72.4 | 6,832 ft | 85.1 | 7,598 ft ▲ |
| October | 62.3 | 6,207 ft | 75.7 | 7,033 ft ▲ |
| November | 50.1 | 5,431 ft | 63.2 | 6,263 ft ▲ |
| December | 41.6 | 4,877 ft | 53.7 | 5,662 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 KTCS
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,862 ft — the air behaves like 8,121 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,864 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 KTCS in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Truth Or Consequences Municipal reaches roughly 8,116 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 KTCS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,877 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,323 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,862 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Truth Or Consequences Municipal?
4,862 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTCS (ICAO) / TCS (FAA), in Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico.