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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 733 ft — the air behaves like 3,002 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 734 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 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.