Guernsey, Wyoming · field elev 4,402 ft
Density Altitude at Camp Guernsey (KGUR)
From a field elevation of 4,402 ft, a typical July afternoon at Camp Guernsey (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,296 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 | 26.4 | 3,284 ft | 39.0 | 4,136 ft |
| February | 29.4 | 3,490 ft | 42.7 | 4,381 ft |
| March | 38.6 | 4,110 ft | 52.2 | 5,001 ft ▲ |
| April | 45.6 | 4,572 ft | 59.4 | 5,461 ft ▲ |
| May | 55.8 | 5,232 ft | 69.0 | 6,062 ft ▲ |
| June | 66.7 | 5,919 ft | 80.0 | 6,734 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.4 | 6,394 ft | 89.4 | 7,296 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.3 | 6,265 ft | 87.2 | 7,165 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.9 | 5,681 ft | 78.4 | 6,638 ft ▲ |
| October | 47.9 | 4,722 ft | 62.8 | 5,675 ft ▲ |
| November | 36.6 | 3,976 ft | 49.7 | 4,839 ft |
| December | 26.7 | 3,305 ft | 39.9 | 4,196 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 KGUR
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,402 ft — the air behaves like 7,272 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,404 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 KGUR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Camp Guernsey reaches roughly 7,296 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 KGUR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,284 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,394 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,402 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Camp Guernsey?
4,402 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGUR (ICAO) / GUR (FAA), in Guernsey, Wyoming.