Greenfield, Indiana · field elev 895 ft
Density Altitude at Pope Field (KGFD)
Pope Field sits at 895 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,728 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 | 26.7 | −1,073 ft | 34.8 | −506 ft |
| February | 30.2 | −827 ft | 39.0 | −216 ft |
| March | 39.8 | −162 ft | 49.6 | 501 ft |
| April | 51.6 | 635 ft | 62.3 | 1,338 ft |
| May | 62.3 | 1,338 ft | 72.5 | 1,991 ft |
| June | 71.2 | 1,909 ft | 81.2 | 2,536 ft |
| July | 74.2 | 2,099 ft | 84.3 | 2,728 ft |
| August | 72.7 | 2,004 ft | 83.1 | 2,654 ft |
| September | 66.2 | 1,589 ft | 77.6 | 2,312 ft |
| October | 54.0 | 794 ft | 65.1 | 1,519 ft |
| November | 41.9 | −18 ft | 51.1 | 602 ft |
| December | 31.7 | −722 ft | 39.3 | −196 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 KGFD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 895 ft — the air behaves like 2,710 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 896 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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- I80 — Noblesville
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- KUMP — Indianapolis Metro
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- KHFY — Indy South Greenwood
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- KUWL — New Castle Henry County Marlatt Field
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KGFD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pope Field reaches roughly 2,728 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 KGFD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,073 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,099 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 895 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pope Field?
895 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGFD (ICAO) / GFD (FAA), in Greenfield, Indiana.