Galveston, Indiana · field elev 786 ft
Density Altitude at Galveston (5I6)
Galveston sits at 786 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,490 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2 | −1,387 ft | 31.9 | −844 ft |
| February | 27.8 | −1,132 ft | 35.9 | −566 ft |
| March | 37.9 | −428 ft | 47.3 | 212 ft |
| April | 49.4 | 353 ft | 60.4 | 1,080 ft |
| May | 61.1 | 1,125 ft | 71.8 | 1,813 ft |
| June | 70.0 | 1,699 ft | 80.3 | 2,347 ft |
| July | 72.3 | 1,845 ft | 82.6 | 2,490 ft |
| August | 70.6 | 1,737 ft | 81.2 | 2,403 ft |
| September | 64.3 | 1,333 ft | 76.5 | 2,110 ft |
| October | 53.0 | 593 ft | 64.2 | 1,326 ft |
| November | 40.4 | −256 ft | 49.1 | 333 ft |
| December | 29.9 | −984 ft | 36.9 | −497 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 5I6
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 786 ft — the air behaves like 2,515 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 787 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 5I6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Galveston reaches roughly 2,490 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 5I6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,387 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,845 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 786 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Galveston?
786 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5I6 (FAA), in Galveston, Indiana.