Van Horn, Texas · field elev 3,957 ft
Density Altitude at Culberson County (KVHN)
From a field elevation of 3,957 ft, a typical June afternoon at Culberson County (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,058 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 | 44.6 | 3,957 ft | 59.1 | 4,896 ft |
| February | 49.0 | 4,245 ft | 64.2 | 5,218 ft ▲ |
| March | 56.1 | 4,704 ft | 71.6 | 5,680 ft ▲ |
| April | 63.4 | 5,168 ft | 78.8 | 6,121 ft ▲ |
| May | 71.9 | 5,698 ft | 86.6 | 6,591 ft ▲ |
| June | 80.4 | 6,218 ft | 94.5 | 7,058 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.6 | 6,230 ft | 92.9 | 6,964 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.5 | 6,163 ft | 91.9 | 6,905 ft ▲ |
| September | 73.3 | 5,784 ft | 85.9 | 6,549 ft ▲ |
| October | 64.3 | 5,225 ft | 78.7 | 6,115 ft ▲ |
| November | 53.2 | 4,518 ft | 68.1 | 5,462 ft ▲ |
| December | 45.1 | 3,990 ft | 59.2 | 4,902 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 KVHN
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,957 ft — the air behaves like 7,087 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,959 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 KVHN in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Culberson County reaches roughly 7,058 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 KVHN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,957 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,230 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,957 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Culberson County?
3,957 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVHN (ICAO) / VHN (FAA), in Van Horn, Texas.