Grove, Oklahoma · field elev 831 ft

Density Altitude at Grove Regional (KGMJ)

Grove Regional sits at 831 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,078 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,078 ft station: UPPER SPAVINAW PORT · 18 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at UPPER SPAVINAW PORT (18 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 35.8 −517 ft 48.9 375 ft
February 40.2 −214 ft 54.2 728 ft
March 48.3 335 ft 62.5 1,272 ft
April 57.5 946 ft 71.6 1,856 ft
May 65.7 1,478 ft 78.5 2,290 ft
June 74.2 2,020 ft 86.2 2,767 ft
July 79.0 2,321 ft 91.3 3,078 ft
August 78.1 2,265 ft 90.8 3,048 ft
September 69.8 1,741 ft 83.2 2,582 ft
October 58.1 985 ft 73.1 1,951 ft
November 47.9 308 ft 61.9 1,233 ft
December 39.0 −296 ft 52.0 582 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 KGMJ

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,060 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,060 ft

Field elevation 831 ft — the air behaves like 3,060 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KGMJ in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Grove Regional reaches roughly 3,078 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 KGMJ on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −517 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,321 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 831 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Grove Regional?

831 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGMJ (ICAO) / GMJ (FAA), in Grove, Oklahoma.