Greensboro, North Carolina · field elev 926 ft
Density Altitude at Piedmont Triad International (KGSO)
Piedmont Triad International sits at 926 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,023 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 | 39.7 | −130 ft | 49.3 | 520 ft |
| February | 43.0 | 95 ft | 53.3 | 786 ft |
| March | 50.3 | 587 ft | 61.3 | 1,311 ft |
| April | 59.4 | 1,187 ft | 71.0 | 1,934 ft |
| May | 67.5 | 1,711 ft | 78.0 | 2,375 ft |
| June | 75.3 | 2,206 ft | 85.2 | 2,821 ft |
| July | 78.9 | 2,431 ft | 88.5 | 3,023 ft |
| August | 77.3 | 2,331 ft | 86.6 | 2,907 ft |
| September | 71.0 | 1,934 ft | 80.4 | 2,525 ft |
| October | 60.2 | 1,239 ft | 71.0 | 1,934 ft |
| November | 49.7 | 547 ft | 60.6 | 1,265 ft |
| December | 42.5 | 61 ft | 52.0 | 700 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 KGSO
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 926 ft — the air behaves like 3,054 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 927 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 KGSO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Piedmont Triad International reaches roughly 3,023 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 KGSO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −130 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,431 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 926 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Piedmont Triad International?
926 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGSO (ICAO) / GSO (FAA), in Greensboro, North Carolina.