Panhandle, Texas · field elev 3,454 ft
Density Altitude at Panhandle-Carson County (T45)
From a field elevation of 3,454 ft, a typical July afternoon at Panhandle-Carson County (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,385 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 | 37.0 | 2,828 ft | 50.1 | 3,697 ft |
| February | 40.4 | 3,056 ft | 54.1 | 3,957 ft |
| March | 48.8 | 3,612 ft | 63.9 | 4,583 ft |
| April | 56.6 | 4,118 ft | 71.7 | 5,072 ft ▲ |
| May | 66.0 | 4,716 ft | 80.3 | 5,600 ft ▲ |
| June | 75.6 | 5,313 ft | 89.2 | 6,136 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.8 | 5,570 ft | 93.4 | 6,385 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.1 | 5,466 ft | 91.3 | 6,261 ft ▲ |
| September | 70.6 | 5,003 ft | 83.8 | 5,812 ft ▲ |
| October | 59.0 | 4,272 ft | 72.7 | 5,134 ft ▲ |
| November | 46.8 | 3,481 ft | 60.1 | 4,342 ft |
| December | 37.7 | 2,875 ft | 50.2 | 3,703 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 T45
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,454 ft — the air behaves like 6,362 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,456 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 T45 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Panhandle-Carson County reaches roughly 6,385 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 T45 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,828 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,570 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,454 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Panhandle-Carson County?
3,454 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is T45 (FAA), in Panhandle, Texas.