Colorado City, Texas · field elev 2,214 ft
Density Altitude at Colorado City (T88)
From a field elevation of 2,214 ft, a typical July afternoon at Colorado City (97 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,080 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 | 43.0 | 1,694 ft | 57.9 | 2,676 ft |
| February | 46.6 | 1,934 ft | 62.1 | 2,947 ft |
| March | 55.3 | 2,507 ft | 70.2 | 3,462 ft |
| April | 63.6 | 3,043 ft | 80.5 | 4,102 ft |
| May | 73.2 | 3,650 ft | 87.2 | 4,511 ft |
| June | 80.0 | 4,072 ft | 93.1 | 4,866 ft |
| July | 83.7 | 4,298 ft | 96.7 | 5,080 ft ▲ |
| August | 82.1 | 4,201 ft | 95.6 | 5,015 ft ▲ |
| September | 74.9 | 3,756 ft | 88.1 | 4,565 ft |
| October | 64.8 | 3,120 ft | 79.3 | 4,029 ft |
| November | 52.3 | 2,311 ft | 67.0 | 3,260 ft |
| December | 44.0 | 1,761 ft | 59.0 | 2,748 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 T88
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,214 ft — the air behaves like 5,098 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,215 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 T88 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Colorado City reaches roughly 5,080 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 T88 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,694 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,298 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,214 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Colorado City?
2,214 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is T88 (FAA), in Colorado City, Texas.