Mason, Texas · field elev 1,514 ft

Density Altitude at Mason County (T92)

Mason County sits at 1,514 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,178 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈4,178 ft station: MASON · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MASON (3 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 47.3 1,114 ft 61.1 2,022 ft
February 51.4 1,387 ft 65.3 2,292 ft
March 58.1 1,827 ft 71.5 2,686 ft
April 65.6 2,311 ft 79.5 3,187 ft
May 73.6 2,819 ft 85.5 3,556 ft
June 80.3 3,236 ft 92.5 3,981 ft
July 83.1 3,409 ft 95.5 4,161 ft
August 83.1 3,409 ft 95.8 4,178 ft
September 76.8 3,019 ft 89.7 3,812 ft
October 66.9 2,395 ft 80.6 3,255 ft
November 56.7 1,736 ft 69.9 2,585 ft
December 49.3 1,248 ft 63.0 2,145 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 T92

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,190 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,190 ft

Field elevation 1,514 ft — the air behaves like 4,190 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at T92 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mason County reaches roughly 4,178 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 T92 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,114 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,409 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,514 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Mason County?

1,514 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is T92 (FAA), in Mason, Texas.