Gadsden, Alabama · field elev 569 ft
Density Altitude at Northeast Alabama Regional (KGAD)
Northeast Alabama Regional sits at 569 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,735 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 | 42.8 | −362 ft | 52.8 | 311 ft |
| February | 46.7 | −98 ft | 57.3 | 609 ft |
| March | 54.7 | 437 ft | 66.0 | 1,176 ft |
| April | 62.7 | 962 ft | 74.9 | 1,743 ft |
| May | 70.7 | 1,477 ft | 82.0 | 2,188 ft |
| June | 77.9 | 1,932 ft | 87.8 | 2,546 ft |
| July | 81.0 | 2,126 ft | 90.9 | 2,735 ft |
| August | 80.4 | 2,088 ft | 90.3 | 2,699 ft |
| September | 74.8 | 1,737 ft | 85.3 | 2,392 ft |
| October | 64.0 | 1,046 ft | 75.4 | 1,775 ft |
| November | 52.7 | 305 ft | 64.0 | 1,046 ft |
| December | 45.6 | −172 ft | 55.6 | 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 KGAD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 569 ft — the air behaves like 2,741 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 570 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 KGAD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Northeast Alabama Regional reaches roughly 2,735 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 KGAD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −362 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,126 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 569 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Northeast Alabama Regional?
569 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGAD (ICAO) / GAD (FAA), in Gadsden, Alabama.