Auburn, Indiana · field elev 880 ft
Density Altitude at Auburn/Dekalb Exec (KGWB)
Auburn/Dekalb Exec sits at 880 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,493 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 | 23.3 | −1,334 ft | 30.2 | −846 ft |
| February | 26.4 | −1,113 ft | 34.2 | −566 ft |
| March | 36.4 | −414 ft | 45.8 | 228 ft |
| April | 48.0 | 376 ft | 59.2 | 1,117 ft |
| May | 58.8 | 1,091 ft | 69.8 | 1,801 ft |
| June | 67.4 | 1,648 ft | 77.5 | 2,287 ft |
| July | 70.6 | 1,852 ft | 80.8 | 2,493 ft |
| August | 68.6 | 1,725 ft | 78.8 | 2,369 ft |
| September | 62.3 | 1,319 ft | 73.4 | 2,030 ft |
| October | 51.0 | 576 ft | 61.2 | 1,248 ft |
| November | 38.8 | −249 ft | 46.8 | 295 ft |
| December | 28.3 | −979 ft | 34.6 | −539 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 KGWB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 880 ft — the air behaves like 2,506 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 881 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 KGWB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Auburn/Dekalb Exec reaches roughly 2,493 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 KGWB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,334 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,852 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 880 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Auburn/Dekalb Exec?
880 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGWB (ICAO) / GWB (FAA), in Auburn, Indiana.