Gooding, Idaho · field elev 3,732 ft
Density Altitude at Gooding Municipal (KGNG)
From a field elevation of 3,732 ft, a typical July afternoon at Gooding Municipal (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,526 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 | 28.7 | 2,608 ft | 35.5 | 3,071 ft |
| February | 33.0 | 2,902 ft | 41.3 | 3,460 ft |
| March | 41.2 | 3,453 ft | 51.8 | 4,150 ft |
| April | 47.8 | 3,889 ft | 59.8 | 4,664 ft |
| May | 57.0 | 4,485 ft | 69.6 | 5,281 ft ▲ |
| June | 65.6 | 5,031 ft | 79.2 | 5,871 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.8 | 5,602 ft | 90.1 | 6,526 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.8 | 5,479 ft | 88.6 | 6,437 ft ▲ |
| September | 63.2 | 4,880 ft | 78.0 | 5,798 ft ▲ |
| October | 50.5 | 4,066 ft | 63.2 | 4,880 ft |
| November | 37.8 | 3,226 ft | 47.3 | 3,857 ft |
| December | 28.9 | 2,622 ft | 35.5 | 3,071 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 KGNG
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,732 ft — the air behaves like 6,520 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,734 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 KGNG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Gooding Municipal reaches roughly 6,526 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 KGNG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,608 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,602 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,732 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Gooding Municipal?
3,732 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGNG (ICAO) / GNG (FAA), in Gooding, Idaho.