Gallipolis, Ohio · field elev 566 ft

Density Altitude at Gallia-Meigs Regional (KGAS)

Gallia-Meigs Regional sits at 566 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,444 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,444 ft station: GALLIPOLIS · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GALLIPOLIS (1 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 32.1 −1,105 ft 41.0 −489 ft
February 35.4 −875 ft 45.5 −182 ft
March 43.5 −318 ft 54.7 434 ft
April 54.4 414 ft 67.1 1,243 ft
May 63.8 1,030 ft 75.1 1,752 ft
June 72.2 1,569 ft 82.9 2,240 ft
July 75.9 1,803 ft 86.2 2,444 ft
August 74.9 1,740 ft 85.6 2,407 ft
September 68.4 1,326 ft 79.8 2,047 ft
October 56.6 559 ft 68.4 1,326 ft
November 45.1 −209 ft 56.1 526 ft
December 36.8 −778 ft 45.4 −189 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 KGAS

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,432 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,432 ft

Field elevation 566 ft — the air behaves like 2,432 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KGAS in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Gallia-Meigs Regional reaches roughly 2,444 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 KGAS on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,105 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,803 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 566 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Gallia-Meigs Regional?

566 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGAS (ICAO) / GAS (FAA), in Gallipolis, Ohio.