Galion, Ohio · field elev 1,224 ft
Density Altitude at Galion Municipal (KGQQ)
Galion Municipal sits at 1,224 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,080 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 | 25.5 | −746 ft | 33.4 | −193 ft |
| February | 27.7 | −591 ft | 36.2 | 1 ft |
| March | 37.1 | 63 ft | 46.6 | 708 ft |
| April | 49.1 | 875 ft | 60.0 | 1,593 ft |
| May | 60.0 | 1,593 ft | 71.0 | 2,299 ft |
| June | 69.3 | 2,191 ft | 80.3 | 2,882 ft |
| July | 72.3 | 2,382 ft | 83.5 | 3,080 ft |
| August | 71.3 | 2,318 ft | 82.2 | 3,000 ft |
| September | 64.5 | 1,884 ft | 75.7 | 2,596 ft |
| October | 52.3 | 1,088 ft | 62.9 | 1,781 ft |
| November | 40.7 | 309 ft | 49.0 | 869 ft |
| December | 31.7 | −311 ft | 38.9 | 186 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 KGQQ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,224 ft — the air behaves like 3,111 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,225 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 KGQQ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Galion Municipal reaches roughly 3,080 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 KGQQ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −746 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,382 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,224 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Galion Municipal?
1,224 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGQQ (ICAO) / GQQ (FAA), in Galion, Ohio.