Gothenburg, Nebraska · field elev 2,559 ft
Density Altitude at Gothenburg Municipal (KGTE)
Gothenburg Municipal sits at 2,559 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,954 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 | 27.5 | 1,063 ft | 38.8 | 1,838 ft |
| February | 30.3 | 1,257 ft | 42.2 | 2,068 ft |
| March | 40.7 | 1,967 ft | 54.1 | 2,855 ft |
| April | 49.7 | 2,566 ft | 62.9 | 3,422 ft |
| May | 60.3 | 3,256 ft | 72.4 | 4,022 ft |
| June | 70.7 | 3,915 ft | 82.9 | 4,669 ft |
| July | 75.5 | 4,215 ft | 87.6 | 4,954 ft |
| August | 73.4 | 4,084 ft | 85.2 | 4,809 ft |
| September | 65.0 | 3,556 ft | 78.2 | 4,381 ft |
| October | 51.7 | 2,698 ft | 64.8 | 3,543 ft |
| November | 38.7 | 1,832 ft | 51.2 | 2,665 ft |
| December | 28.8 | 1,153 ft | 40.3 | 1,940 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 KGTE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,559 ft — the air behaves like 4,978 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,561 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 KGTE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Gothenburg Municipal reaches roughly 4,954 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 KGTE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,063 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,215 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,559 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Gothenburg Municipal?
2,559 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGTE (ICAO) / GTE (FAA), in Gothenburg, Nebraska.