Goldthwaite, Texas · field elev 1,458 ft

Density Altitude at Goldthwaite Municipal (T37)

Goldthwaite Municipal sits at 1,458 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,961 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈3,961 ft station: GOLDTHWAITE 1 WSW · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GOLDTHWAITE 1 WSW (1 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 45.5 924 ft 58.0 1,752 ft
February 49.5 1,192 ft 61.7 1,992 ft
March 56.7 1,667 ft 68.9 2,453 ft
April 64.4 2,166 ft 76.2 2,913 ft
May 71.9 2,643 ft 82.5 3,304 ft
June 78.7 3,069 ft 89.1 3,707 ft
July 81.8 3,261 ft 92.9 3,937 ft
August 82.1 3,279 ft 93.3 3,961 ft
September 76.3 2,919 ft 87.4 3,604 ft
October 66.3 2,287 ft 78.0 3,025 ft
November 55.4 1,582 ft 67.1 2,339 ft
December 47.4 1,052 ft 59.3 1,836 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 T37

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,943 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,943 ft

Field elevation 1,458 ft — the air behaves like 3,943 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at T37 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Goldthwaite Municipal reaches roughly 3,961 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 T37 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 924 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,279 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,458 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Goldthwaite Municipal?

1,458 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is T37 (FAA), in Goldthwaite, Texas.