Winter Haven, Florida · field elev 146 ft
Density Altitude at Winter Haven Regional (KGIF)
Winter Haven Regional sits at 146 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,342 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 | 62.2 | 408 ft | 72.5 | 1,072 ft |
| February | 65.1 | 597 ft | 75.6 | 1,269 ft |
| March | 69.1 | 855 ft | 79.7 | 1,527 ft |
| April | 73.8 | 1,155 ft | 84.6 | 1,833 ft |
| May | 79.3 | 1,502 ft | 89.7 | 2,147 ft |
| June | 83.0 | 1,733 ft | 92.2 | 2,300 ft |
| July | 84.1 | 1,802 ft | 92.9 | 2,342 ft |
| August | 84.1 | 1,802 ft | 92.7 | 2,330 ft |
| September | 82.5 | 1,702 ft | 90.8 | 2,214 ft |
| October | 77.1 | 1,364 ft | 86.1 | 1,926 ft |
| November | 69.8 | 900 ft | 79.5 | 1,515 ft |
| December | 64.6 | 564 ft | 74.4 | 1,193 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 KGIF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 146 ft — the air behaves like 2,348 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 147 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 KGIF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Winter Haven Regional reaches roughly 2,342 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 KGIF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 408 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,802 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 146 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Winter Haven Regional?
146 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGIF (ICAO) / GIF (FAA), in Winter Haven, Florida.