Gordon, Nebraska · field elev 3,562 ft
Density Altitude at Gordon Municipal (KGRN)
From a field elevation of 3,562 ft, a typical July afternoon at Gordon Municipal (86 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,082 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 | 23.6 | 2,043 ft | 34.2 | 2,772 ft |
| February | 25.7 | 2,189 ft | 36.6 | 2,935 ft |
| March | 35.0 | 2,826 ft | 47.3 | 3,647 ft |
| April | 43.6 | 3,403 ft | 56.1 | 4,219 ft |
| May | 53.9 | 4,077 ft | 66.4 | 4,873 ft |
| June | 65.0 | 4,785 ft | 78.2 | 5,604 ft ▲ |
| July | 72.0 | 5,222 ft | 86.1 | 6,082 ft ▲ |
| August | 70.5 | 5,129 ft | 84.8 | 6,004 ft ▲ |
| September | 61.1 | 4,538 ft | 75.4 | 5,432 ft ▲ |
| October | 46.7 | 3,607 ft | 59.7 | 4,449 ft |
| November | 34.2 | 2,772 ft | 46.1 | 3,568 ft |
| December | 24.7 | 2,120 ft | 35.1 | 2,833 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 KGRN
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,562 ft — the air behaves like 6,076 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,564 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 KGRN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Gordon Municipal reaches roughly 6,082 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 KGRN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,043 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,222 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,562 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Gordon Municipal?
3,562 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGRN (ICAO) / GRN (FAA), in Gordon, Nebraska.