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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 566 ft — the air behaves like 2,432 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 567 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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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.