Grand Canyon, Arizona · field elev 6,609 ft
Density Altitude at Grand Canyon Ntl Park (KGCN)
Grand Canyon Ntl Park is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,609 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (85 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,699 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,090 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.9 | 6,262 ft | 43.9 | 7,180 ft ▲ |
| February | 32.1 | 6,408 ft | 46.9 | 7,373 ft ▲ |
| March | 38.2 | 6,810 ft | 54.5 | 7,855 ft ▲ |
| April | 43.2 | 7,135 ft | 61.2 | 8,273 ft ⚠ |
| May | 51.1 | 7,640 ft | 70.7 | 8,854 ft ⚠ |
| June | 60.3 | 8,217 ft | 82.5 | 9,558 ft ⚠ |
| July | 67.0 | 8,629 ft | 84.9 | 9,699 ft ⚠ |
| August | 66.1 | 8,574 ft | 82.8 | 9,576 ft ⚠ |
| September | 58.6 | 8,111 ft | 76.9 | 9,226 ft ⚠ |
| October | 47.8 | 7,431 ft | 65.6 | 8,543 ft ⚠ |
| November | 37.3 | 6,751 ft | 53.8 | 7,811 ft ▲ |
| December | 29.2 | 6,215 ft | 44.2 | 7,200 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 KGCN
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,609 ft — the air behaves like 9,705 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,611 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 KGCN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Grand Canyon Ntl Park reaches roughly 9,699 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 KGCN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,215 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,629 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,609 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Grand Canyon Ntl Park?
6,609 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGCN (ICAO) / GCN (FAA), in Grand Canyon, Arizona.