Evergreen, Alabama · field elev 259 ft

Density Altitude at Evergreen Regional/Middleton Field (KGZH)

Evergreen Regional/Middleton Field sits at 259 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,498 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,498 ft station: EVERGREEN MIDDLETON FLD · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at EVERGREEN MIDDLETON FLD (0 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 50.4 −233 ft 62.4 561 ft
February 54.1 14 ft 66.6 833 ft
March 60.4 430 ft 73.4 1,268 ft
April 66.2 807 ft 79.5 1,653 ft
May 74.3 1,325 ft 87.2 2,131 ft
June 80.4 1,709 ft 91.7 2,407 ft
July 82.6 1,847 ft 93.2 2,498 ft
August 82.2 1,822 ft 92.9 2,480 ft
September 78.1 1,565 ft 89.4 2,266 ft
October 68.2 936 ft 81.1 1,753 ft
November 57.8 259 ft 71.1 1,122 ft
December 52.3 −106 ft 64.1 671 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 KGZH

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,486 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,486 ft

Field elevation 259 ft — the air behaves like 2,486 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KGZH in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Evergreen Regional/Middleton Field reaches roughly 2,498 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 KGZH on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −233 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,847 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 259 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Evergreen Regional/Middleton Field?

259 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGZH (ICAO) / GZH (FAA), in Evergreen, Alabama.