Gregory, South Dakota · field elev 2,175 ft

Density Altitude at Gregory Municipal/Flynn Field (9D1)

Gregory Municipal/Flynn Field sits at 2,175 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,427 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,427 ft station: GREGORY · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GREGORY (2 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 20.9 119 ft 31.6 868 ft
February 24.5 373 ft 35.9 1,164 ft
March 34.7 1,082 ft 46.8 1,899 ft
April 45.4 1,806 ft 57.6 2,609 ft
May 56.9 2,564 ft 68.8 3,326 ft
June 67.8 3,263 ft 79.6 3,999 ft
July 74.2 3,665 ft 86.6 4,427 ft
August 72.0 3,527 ft 84.7 4,312 ft
September 63.1 2,963 ft 76.7 3,820 ft
October 48.7 2,026 ft 61.6 2,867 ft
November 34.9 1,096 ft 46.8 1,899 ft
December 24.2 352 ft 34.5 1,068 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 9D1

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,452 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,452 ft

Field elevation 2,175 ft — the air behaves like 4,452 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 9D1 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Gregory Municipal/Flynn Field reaches roughly 4,427 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 9D1 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 119 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,665 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,175 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Gregory Municipal/Flynn Field?

2,175 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9D1 (FAA), in Gregory, South Dakota.