Wolfforth, Texas · field elev 3,265 ft
Density Altitude at Southwest Lubbock (T96)
From a field elevation of 3,265 ft, a typical July afternoon at Southwest Lubbock (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,115 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 | 42.3 | 2,949 ft | 55.0 | 3,782 ft |
| February | 45.6 | 3,168 ft | 59.4 | 4,065 ft |
| March | 53.3 | 3,672 ft | 67.5 | 4,579 ft |
| April | 61.8 | 4,219 ft | 76.0 | 5,107 ft ▲ |
| May | 70.4 | 4,760 ft | 83.7 | 5,577 ft ▲ |
| June | 78.4 | 5,254 ft | 90.9 | 6,008 ft ▲ |
| July | 81.1 | 5,419 ft | 92.7 | 6,115 ft ▲ |
| August | 80.0 | 5,352 ft | 91.2 | 6,026 ft ▲ |
| September | 72.4 | 4,884 ft | 84.2 | 5,607 ft ▲ |
| October | 62.7 | 4,276 ft | 75.8 | 5,095 ft ▲ |
| November | 51.1 | 3,529 ft | 64.0 | 4,358 ft |
| December | 42.7 | 2,975 ft | 55.2 | 3,795 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 T96
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,265 ft — the air behaves like 6,133 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,267 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 T96 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Southwest Lubbock reaches roughly 6,115 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 T96 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,949 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,419 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,265 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Southwest Lubbock?
3,265 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is T96 (FAA), in Wolfforth, Texas.