Arlington, Texas · field elev 628 ft
Density Altitude at Arlington Municipal (KGKY)
Arlington Municipal sits at 628 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,122 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 | 47.3 | 16 ft | 57.9 | 721 ft |
| February | 51.1 | 271 ft | 61.9 | 983 ft |
| March | 58.8 | 780 ft | 69.6 | 1,479 ft |
| April | 65.9 | 1,242 ft | 76.9 | 1,942 ft |
| May | 74.0 | 1,759 ft | 84.0 | 2,384 ft |
| June | 81.9 | 2,254 ft | 91.6 | 2,850 ft |
| July | 85.4 | 2,470 ft | 95.9 | 3,110 ft |
| August | 85.5 | 2,476 ft | 96.1 | 3,122 ft |
| September | 78.5 | 2,042 ft | 89.3 | 2,710 ft |
| October | 67.8 | 1,364 ft | 79.1 | 2,079 ft |
| November | 56.8 | 649 ft | 67.3 | 1,332 ft |
| December | 48.8 | 117 ft | 59.1 | 800 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 KGKY
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 628 ft — the air behaves like 3,116 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 629 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KGKY in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Arlington Municipal reaches roughly 3,122 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 KGKY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 16 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,476 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 628 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Arlington Municipal?
628 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGKY (ICAO) / GKY (FAA), in Arlington, Texas.