Wheeler, Texas · field elev 2,470 ft
Density Altitude at Wheeler Municipal (T59)
From a field elevation of 2,470 ft, a typical July afternoon at Wheeler Municipal (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,218 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 | 37.1 | 1,613 ft | 50.4 | 2,502 ft |
| February | 40.6 | 1,850 ft | 54.5 | 2,771 ft |
| March | 49.1 | 2,417 ft | 63.6 | 3,358 ft |
| April | 57.5 | 2,966 ft | 72.0 | 3,888 ft |
| May | 66.7 | 3,555 ft | 80.5 | 4,414 ft |
| June | 76.2 | 4,149 ft | 89.3 | 4,949 ft |
| July | 80.7 | 4,427 ft | 93.8 | 5,218 ft ▲ |
| August | 79.3 | 4,341 ft | 92.5 | 5,140 ft ▲ |
| September | 71.5 | 3,857 ft | 84.8 | 4,677 ft |
| October | 59.4 | 3,088 ft | 73.4 | 3,975 ft |
| November | 47.4 | 2,304 ft | 61.1 | 3,198 ft |
| December | 38.5 | 1,708 ft | 51.4 | 2,568 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 T59
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,470 ft — the air behaves like 5,230 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,472 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 T59 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wheeler Municipal reaches roughly 5,218 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 T59 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,613 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,427 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,470 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wheeler Municipal?
2,470 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is T59 (FAA), in Wheeler, Texas.