Gabbs, Nevada · field elev 4,699 ft
Density Altitude at Gabbs (KGAB)
From a field elevation of 4,699 ft, a typical July afternoon at Gabbs (95 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,995 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 | 34.0 | 4,170 ft | 46.5 | 4,997 ft |
| February | 38.1 | 4,444 ft | 51.5 | 5,321 ft ▲ |
| March | 44.8 | 4,886 ft | 60.2 | 5,875 ft ▲ |
| April | 50.4 | 5,250 ft | 65.9 | 6,232 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.9 | 5,793 ft | 75.4 | 6,817 ft ▲ |
| June | 67.7 | 6,344 ft | 86.5 | 7,484 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.8 | 6,902 ft | 95.2 | 7,995 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.0 | 6,792 ft | 93.0 | 7,866 ft ▲ |
| September | 67.1 | 6,307 ft | 84.6 | 7,371 ft ▲ |
| October | 54.7 | 5,526 ft | 70.5 | 6,517 ft ▲ |
| November | 43.0 | 4,768 ft | 57.1 | 5,679 ft ▲ |
| December | 34.0 | 4,170 ft | 45.7 | 4,945 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 KGAB
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,699 ft — the air behaves like 7,983 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,701 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 KGAB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Gabbs reaches roughly 7,995 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 KGAB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,170 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,902 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,699 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Gabbs?
4,699 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGAB (ICAO) / GAB (FAA), in Gabbs, Nevada.