Glendo, Wyoming · field elev 4,666 ft
Density Altitude at Thomas Meml (76V)
From a field elevation of 4,666 ft, a typical July afternoon at Thomas Meml (87 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,491 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 | 22.0 | 3,310 ft | 37.0 | 4,330 ft |
| February | 25.4 | 3,544 ft | 40.0 | 4,529 ft |
| March | 35.2 | 4,209 ft | 50.0 | 5,183 ft ▲ |
| April | 42.9 | 4,721 ft | 58.4 | 5,721 ft ▲ |
| May | 52.5 | 5,345 ft | 67.4 | 6,285 ft ▲ |
| June | 62.9 | 6,004 ft | 78.9 | 6,989 ft ▲ |
| July | 70.5 | 6,477 ft | 87.3 | 7,491 ft ▲ |
| August | 68.7 | 6,365 ft | 86.6 | 7,449 ft ▲ |
| September | 58.0 | 5,696 ft | 76.5 | 6,843 ft ▲ |
| October | 44.3 | 4,812 ft | 61.6 | 5,923 ft ▲ |
| November | 32.3 | 4,014 ft | 48.3 | 5,073 ft ▲ |
| December | 22.0 | 3,310 ft | 38.1 | 4,403 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 76V
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,666 ft — the air behaves like 7,473 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,668 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 76V in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Thomas Meml reaches roughly 7,491 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 76V on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,310 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,477 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,666 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Thomas Meml?
4,666 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 76V (FAA), in Glendo, Wyoming.