Garden City, Kansas · field elev 2,891 ft
Density Altitude at Garden City Regional (KGCK)
From a field elevation of 2,891 ft, a typical July afternoon at Garden City Regional (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,633 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 | 31.2 | 1,733 ft | 44.8 | 2,652 ft |
| February | 34.7 | 1,972 ft | 48.9 | 2,924 ft |
| March | 44.0 | 2,599 ft | 59.0 | 3,580 ft |
| April | 52.7 | 3,172 ft | 67.6 | 4,127 ft |
| May | 63.4 | 3,861 ft | 77.6 | 4,749 ft |
| June | 73.8 | 4,515 ft | 87.9 | 5,375 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.4 | 4,799 ft | 92.2 | 5,633 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.2 | 4,663 ft | 89.6 | 5,477 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.6 | 4,190 ft | 82.9 | 5,073 ft ▲ |
| October | 55.1 | 3,329 ft | 69.9 | 4,272 ft |
| November | 41.9 | 2,459 ft | 56.4 | 3,413 ft |
| December | 32.3 | 1,808 ft | 45.7 | 2,712 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 KGCK
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,891 ft — the air behaves like 5,621 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,893 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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- 19S — Sublette Municipal
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- KTQK — Scott City Municipal
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KGCK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Garden City Regional reaches roughly 5,633 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 KGCK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,733 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,799 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,891 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Garden City Regional?
2,891 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGCK (ICAO) / GCK (FAA), in Garden City, Kansas.