Grant, Nebraska · field elev 3,425 ft
Density Altitude at Grant Municipal (KGGF)
From a field elevation of 3,425 ft, a typical July afternoon at Grant Municipal (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,107 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6 | 2,081 ft | 39.6 | 2,966 ft |
| February | 29.2 | 2,260 ft | 42.5 | 3,160 ft |
| March | 39.1 | 2,933 ft | 53.7 | 3,895 ft |
| April | 47.3 | 3,478 ft | 61.6 | 4,402 ft |
| May | 58.5 | 4,204 ft | 71.7 | 5,036 ft ▲ |
| June | 69.9 | 4,924 ft | 83.6 | 5,765 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.3 | 5,259 ft | 89.3 | 6,107 ft ▲ |
| August | 73.0 | 5,117 ft | 87.3 | 5,987 ft ▲ |
| September | 64.0 | 4,554 ft | 79.5 | 5,516 ft ▲ |
| October | 50.0 | 3,655 ft | 65.3 | 4,636 ft |
| November | 37.1 | 2,798 ft | 51.2 | 3,733 ft |
| December | 27.7 | 2,157 ft | 40.6 | 3,033 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 KGGF
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,425 ft — the air behaves like 6,089 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,427 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 KGGF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Grant Municipal reaches roughly 6,107 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 KGGF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,081 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,259 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,425 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Grant Municipal?
3,425 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGGF (ICAO) / GGF (FAA), in Grant, Nebraska.