Casa Grande, Arizona · field elev 1,464 ft
Density Altitude at Casa Grande Municipal (KCGZ)
Casa Grande Municipal sits at 1,464 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (107 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,767 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 | 53.9 | 1,490 ft | 68.7 | 2,448 ft |
| February | 57.0 | 1,694 ft | 72.6 | 2,695 ft |
| March | 63.6 | 2,122 ft | 79.9 | 3,151 ft |
| April | 70.3 | 2,549 ft | 87.5 | 3,617 ft |
| May | 78.4 | 3,057 ft | 96.4 | 4,154 ft |
| June | 87.9 | 3,642 ft | 105.8 | 4,709 ft |
| July | 92.5 | 3,920 ft | 106.8 | 4,767 ft |
| August | 91.3 | 3,848 ft | 105.3 | 4,680 ft |
| September | 85.5 | 3,495 ft | 100.4 | 4,391 ft |
| October | 73.8 | 2,770 ft | 90.7 | 3,811 ft |
| November | 61.4 | 1,980 ft | 77.5 | 3,001 ft |
| December | 53.0 | 1,431 ft | 67.6 | 2,378 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 KCGZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,464 ft — the air behaves like 4,779 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,465 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 KCGZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 107 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Casa Grande Municipal reaches roughly 4,767 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 KCGZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,431 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,920 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,464 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Casa Grande Municipal?
1,464 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCGZ (ICAO) / CGZ (FAA), in Casa Grande, Arizona.