Clinton, Missouri · field elev 823 ft
Density Altitude at Clinton Regional (KGLY)
Clinton Regional sits at 823 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,959 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 | 30.2 | −917 ft | 40.9 | −176 ft |
| February | 34.9 | −589 ft | 46.4 | 197 ft |
| March | 44.8 | 89 ft | 57.0 | 903 ft |
| April | 54.8 | 758 ft | 66.9 | 1,546 ft |
| May | 64.9 | 1,417 ft | 76.1 | 2,130 ft |
| June | 74.4 | 2,023 ft | 84.9 | 2,677 ft |
| July | 78.5 | 2,280 ft | 89.5 | 2,959 ft |
| August | 77.1 | 2,193 ft | 88.8 | 2,916 ft |
| September | 68.6 | 1,655 ft | 80.8 | 2,424 ft |
| October | 56.7 | 883 ft | 69.3 | 1,699 ft |
| November | 44.7 | 83 ft | 56.0 | 837 ft |
| December | 34.3 | −631 ft | 44.7 | 83 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 KGLY
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 823 ft — the air behaves like 2,990 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 824 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 KGLY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Clinton Regional reaches roughly 2,959 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 KGLY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −917 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,280 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 823 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Clinton Regional?
823 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGLY (ICAO) / GLY (FAA), in Clinton, Missouri.