Glacier Creek, Alaska · field elev 2,380 ft
Density Altitude at Glacier Creek (KGZ)
Glacier Creek sits at 2,380 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (71 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,740 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 | −1.6 | −1,268 ft | 6.0 | −702 ft |
| February | 9.7 | −430 ft | 20.7 | 361 ft |
| March | 18.2 | 183 ft | 32.9 | 1,213 ft |
| April | 34.6 | 1,330 ft | 47.7 | 2,213 ft |
| May | 46.6 | 2,140 ft | 62.2 | 3,158 ft |
| June | 54.3 | 2,647 ft | 69.7 | 3,634 ft |
| July | 57.3 | 2,842 ft | 71.4 | 3,740 ft |
| August | 53.5 | 2,595 ft | 66.8 | 3,451 ft |
| September | 44.3 | 1,986 ft | 55.5 | 2,725 ft |
| October | 29.4 | 972 ft | 38.6 | 1,603 ft |
| November | 9.7 | −430 ft | 17.3 | 119 ft |
| December | 2.3 | −976 ft | 9.2 | −467 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 KGZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,380 ft — the air behaves like 3,715 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,381 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 KGZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 71 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Glacier Creek reaches roughly 3,740 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 KGZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,268 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,842 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,380 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Glacier Creek?
2,380 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGZ (FAA), in Glacier Creek, Alaska.