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.

worst typical month: July · ≈6,082 ft station: GORDON 6N · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GORDON 6N (6 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 6,076 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 6,076 ft caution

Field elevation 3,562 ft — the air behaves like 6,076 ft.

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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.