Goodland, Kansas · field elev 3,658 ft
Density Altitude at Renner Field/Goodland Municipal (KGLD)
From a field elevation of 3,658 ft, a typical July afternoon at Renner Field/Goodland Municipal (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,455 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 | 30.2 | 2,619 ft | 43.4 | 3,508 ft |
| February | 32.3 | 2,762 ft | 45.8 | 3,667 ft |
| March | 41.4 | 3,375 ft | 56.3 | 4,350 ft |
| April | 49.3 | 3,896 ft | 64.0 | 4,840 ft |
| May | 59.6 | 4,561 ft | 73.6 | 5,438 ft ▲ |
| June | 70.7 | 5,259 ft | 85.2 | 6,144 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.1 | 5,592 ft | 90.4 | 6,455 ft ▲ |
| August | 73.6 | 5,438 ft | 87.5 | 6,282 ft ▲ |
| September | 65.3 | 4,921 ft | 80.1 | 5,836 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.8 | 4,059 ft | 66.6 | 5,003 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.6 | 3,255 ft | 53.7 | 4,182 ft |
| December | 30.8 | 2,660 ft | 43.8 | 3,535 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 KGLD
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,658 ft — the air behaves like 6,431 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,660 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 KGLD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Renner Field/Goodland Municipal reaches roughly 6,455 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 KGLD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,619 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,592 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,658 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Renner Field/Goodland Municipal?
3,658 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGLD (ICAO) / GLD (FAA), in Goodland, Kansas.