Sunray, Texas · field elev 3,507 ft
Density Altitude at Sunray (X43)
From a field elevation of 3,507 ft, a typical July afternoon at Sunray (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,378 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 | 35.6 | 2,799 ft | 49.2 | 3,703 ft |
| February | 38.7 | 3,008 ft | 53.4 | 3,977 ft |
| March | 46.9 | 3,553 ft | 62.0 | 4,528 ft |
| April | 54.4 | 4,042 ft | 69.7 | 5,012 ft ▲ |
| May | 64.4 | 4,680 ft | 79.0 | 5,585 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.6 | 5,316 ft | 89.1 | 6,194 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.7 | 5,567 ft | 92.2 | 6,378 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.1 | 5,469 ft | 90.3 | 6,266 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.6 | 5,006 ft | 83.2 | 5,840 ft ▲ |
| October | 57.3 | 4,228 ft | 71.6 | 5,130 ft ▲ |
| November | 45.1 | 3,434 ft | 58.9 | 4,331 ft |
| December | 36.1 | 2,833 ft | 49.0 | 3,690 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 X43
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,507 ft — the air behaves like 6,367 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,509 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 X43 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sunray reaches roughly 6,378 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 X43 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,799 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,567 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,507 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sunray?
3,507 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is X43 (FAA), in Sunray, Texas.