Glendale, Arizona · field elev 1,071 ft
Density Altitude at Glendale Regional (KGEU)
Glendale Regional sits at 1,071 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (107 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,275 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 | 54.5 | 1,045 ft | 66.1 | 1,799 ft |
| February | 58.1 | 1,281 ft | 70.2 | 2,061 ft |
| March | 64.4 | 1,690 ft | 77.7 | 2,534 ft |
| April | 71.3 | 2,131 ft | 85.5 | 3,016 ft |
| May | 79.8 | 2,664 ft | 94.3 | 3,551 ft |
| June | 88.8 | 3,218 ft | 104.0 | 4,128 ft |
| July | 93.8 | 3,521 ft | 106.5 | 4,275 ft |
| August | 92.6 | 3,449 ft | 104.7 | 4,170 ft |
| September | 86.5 | 3,078 ft | 99.3 | 3,850 ft |
| October | 74.5 | 2,333 ft | 88.1 | 3,176 ft |
| November | 61.9 | 1,528 ft | 74.6 | 2,339 ft |
| December | 53.2 | 959 ft | 64.5 | 1,696 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 KGEU
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,071 ft — the air behaves like 4,305 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,072 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 KGEU in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 107 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Glendale Regional reaches roughly 4,275 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 KGEU on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 959 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,521 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,071 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Glendale Regional?
1,071 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGEU (ICAO) / GEU (FAA), in Glendale, Arizona.