Giddings, Texas · field elev 484 ft

Density Altitude at Giddings-Lee County (KGYB)

Giddings-Lee County sits at 484 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,941 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,941 ft station: LEXINGTON · 17 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LEXINGTON (17 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 49.9 12 ft 61.1 753 ft
February 53.6 259 ft 64.6 981 ft
March 60.6 720 ft 71.6 1,430 ft
April 67.4 1,161 ft 78.6 1,872 ft
May 75.2 1,658 ft 85.2 2,282 ft
June 81.7 2,065 ft 91.7 2,681 ft
July 84.3 2,227 ft 94.8 2,868 ft
August 84.7 2,251 ft 96.0 2,941 ft
September 79.1 1,903 ft 90.3 2,595 ft
October 69.6 1,302 ft 81.7 2,065 ft
November 59.2 629 ft 70.6 1,366 ft
December 51.6 126 ft 63.0 877 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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,941 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,941 ft

Field elevation 484 ft — the air behaves like 2,941 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KGYB in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Giddings-Lee County reaches roughly 2,941 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 KGYB on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 12 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,251 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 484 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Giddings-Lee County?

484 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGYB (ICAO) / GYB (FAA), in Giddings, Texas.