Spokane, Washington · field elev 2,385 ft

Density Altitude at Spokane International (KGEG)

Spokane International sits at 2,385 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,549 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,549 ft station: SPOKANE INTL AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SPOKANE INTL AP (0 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 29.6 992 ft 34.5 1,329 ft
February 32.9 1,220 ft 39.5 1,670 ft
March 40.0 1,704 ft 48.6 2,279 ft
April 47.0 2,172 ft 56.9 2,822 ft
May 56.0 2,764 ft 67.1 3,476 ft
June 62.3 3,170 ft 73.7 3,890 ft
July 71.0 3,721 ft 84.4 4,549 ft
August 70.3 3,677 ft 83.8 4,513 ft
September 61.1 3,093 ft 73.6 3,884 ft
October 47.9 2,232 ft 57.7 2,874 ft
November 36.3 1,452 ft 42.3 1,859 ft
December 29.1 957 ft 33.8 1,281 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 KGEG

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,525 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,525 ft

Field elevation 2,385 ft — the air behaves like 4,525 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KGEG in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Spokane International reaches roughly 4,549 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 KGEG on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 957 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,721 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,385 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Spokane International?

2,385 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGEG (ICAO) / GEG (FAA), in Spokane, Washington.