Grants, New Mexico · field elev 6,537 ft
Density Altitude at Grants-Milan Municipal (KGNT)
Grants-Milan Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,537 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (92 °F) pushes density altitude to about 10,019 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,482 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3 | 6,332 ft | 49.9 | 7,476 ft ▲ |
| February | 36.3 | 6,597 ft | 55.6 | 7,836 ft ▲ |
| March | 43.4 | 7,059 ft | 63.5 | 8,327 ft ⚠ |
| April | 50.5 | 7,514 ft | 70.4 | 8,748 ft ⚠ |
| May | 59.2 | 8,061 ft | 79.6 | 9,299 ft ⚠ |
| June | 69.1 | 8,669 ft | 90.3 | 9,926 ft ⚠ |
| July | 73.7 | 8,947 ft | 91.9 | 10,019 ft ⚠ |
| August | 71.1 | 8,791 ft | 89.0 | 9,851 ft ⚠ |
| September | 64.1 | 8,364 ft | 83.5 | 9,530 ft ⚠ |
| October | 52.5 | 7,641 ft | 73.4 | 8,929 ft ⚠ |
| November | 40.8 | 6,891 ft | 60.4 | 8,135 ft ⚠ |
| December | 32.1 | 6,319 ft | 50.2 | 7,495 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 KGNT
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,537 ft — the air behaves like 10,024 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,539 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 KGNT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Grants-Milan Municipal reaches roughly 10,019 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 KGNT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,319 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,947 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,537 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Grants-Milan Municipal?
6,537 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGNT (ICAO) / GNT (FAA), in Grants, New Mexico.