Logansport, Indiana · field elev 738 ft

Density Altitude at Logansport/Cass County (KGGP)

Logansport/Cass County sits at 738 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,543 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,543 ft station: LOGANSPORT CICOTT ST · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LOGANSPORT CICOTT ST (3 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 25.4 −1,362 ft 33.0 −827 ft
February 28.7 −1,129 ft 37.1 −543 ft
March 38.7 −432 ft 48.2 213 ft
April 50.2 347 ft 61.3 1,079 ft
May 61.1 1,066 ft 72.2 1,780 ft
June 70.6 1,678 ft 81.4 2,357 ft
July 73.9 1,887 ft 84.4 2,543 ft
August 72.3 1,786 ft 83.0 2,456 ft
September 65.7 1,364 ft 77.5 2,114 ft
October 53.3 554 ft 64.1 1,261 ft
November 41.3 −254 ft 50.1 340 ft
December 30.9 −974 ft 38.3 −460 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 KGGP

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,518 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,518 ft

Field elevation 738 ft — the air behaves like 2,518 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KGGP in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Logansport/Cass County reaches roughly 2,543 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 KGGP on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,362 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,887 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 738 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Logansport/Cass County?

738 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGGP (ICAO) / GGP (FAA), in Logansport, Indiana.