Claremore, Oklahoma · field elev 733 ft

Density Altitude at Claremore Regional (KGCM)

Claremore Regional sits at 733 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,983 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,983 ft station: CLAREMORE 2 ENE · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CLAREMORE 2 ENE (6 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 35.8 −639 ft 47.1 133 ft
February 40.3 −329 ft 52.6 501 ft
March 49.2 274 ft 61.2 1,067 ft
April 58.0 857 ft 70.1 1,640 ft
May 67.3 1,461 ft 77.9 2,133 ft
June 76.4 2,039 ft 86.6 2,672 ft
July 81.0 2,326 ft 91.7 2,983 ft
August 80.1 2,270 ft 91.7 2,983 ft
September 72.1 1,767 ft 83.9 2,506 ft
October 60.3 1,008 ft 72.8 1,812 ft
November 48.4 220 ft 60.1 995 ft
December 39.0 −418 ft 50.0 328 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 KGCM

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,002 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,002 ft

Field elevation 733 ft — the air behaves like 3,002 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KGCM in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Claremore Regional reaches roughly 2,983 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 KGCM on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −639 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,326 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 733 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Claremore Regional?

733 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGCM (ICAO) / GCM (FAA), in Claremore, Oklahoma.