Gallup, New Mexico · field elev 6,473 ft
Density Altitude at Gallup Municipal (KGUP)
Gallup Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 6,473 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (89 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,762 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,289 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8 | 6,086 ft | 45.4 | 7,110 ft ▲ |
| February | 34.4 | 6,392 ft | 49.9 | 7,397 ft ▲ |
| March | 40.6 | 6,799 ft | 58.5 | 7,939 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.0 | 7,212 ft | 65.7 | 8,384 ft ⚠ |
| May | 55.6 | 7,758 ft | 75.0 | 8,948 ft ⚠ |
| June | 65.7 | 8,384 ft | 86.2 | 9,611 ft ⚠ |
| July | 71.7 | 8,749 ft | 88.8 | 9,762 ft ⚠ |
| August | 69.7 | 8,628 ft | 86.1 | 9,605 ft ⚠ |
| September | 62.2 | 8,169 ft | 79.9 | 9,240 ft ⚠ |
| October | 49.7 | 7,385 ft | 68.5 | 8,555 ft ⚠ |
| November | 38.0 | 6,629 ft | 55.8 | 7,770 ft ▲ |
| December | 29.5 | 6,066 ft | 45.2 | 7,097 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 KGUP
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 6,473 ft — the air behaves like 9,774 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 6,475 ft
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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 KGUP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Gallup Municipal reaches roughly 9,762 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 KGUP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 6,066 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,749 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 6,473 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Gallup Municipal?
6,473 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGUP (ICAO) / GUP (FAA), in Gallup, New Mexico.