Midlothian, Texas · field elev 780 ft

Density Altitude at Eagle'S Nest Estates (T56)

Eagle'S Nest Estates sits at 780 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,258 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈3,258 ft station: WAXAHACHIE · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WAXAHACHIE (8 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 45.2 63 ft 56.5 817 ft
February 48.8 305 ft 60.0 1,046 ft
March 56.2 797 ft 67.4 1,525 ft
April 64.1 1,313 ft 75.3 2,027 ft
May 72.6 1,856 ft 82.3 2,464 ft
June 80.6 2,359 ft 90.4 2,962 ft
July 84.3 2,588 ft 94.7 3,222 ft
August 84.5 2,600 ft 95.3 3,258 ft
September 77.6 2,171 ft 88.4 2,840 ft
October 66.7 1,480 ft 78.3 2,215 ft
November 55.3 738 ft 66.3 1,454 ft
December 46.9 178 ft 57.7 896 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 T56

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,240 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,240 ft

Field elevation 780 ft — the air behaves like 3,240 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at T56 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Eagle'S Nest Estates reaches roughly 3,258 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 T56 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 63 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,600 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 780 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Eagle'S Nest Estates?

780 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is T56 (FAA), in Midlothian, Texas.