Stigler, Oklahoma · field elev 600 ft

Density Altitude at Stigler Regional (KGZL)

Stigler Regional sits at 600 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,943 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,943 ft station: MC CURTAIN 1 SE · 12 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MC CURTAIN 1 SE (12 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 42.1 −371 ft 52.2 310 ft
February 46.4 −79 ft 57.3 647 ft
March 54.4 456 ft 65.3 1,169 ft
April 63.1 1,026 ft 74.1 1,731 ft
May 70.3 1,489 ft 80.4 2,126 ft
June 78.1 1,983 ft 87.8 2,584 ft
July 83.1 2,294 ft 93.7 2,943 ft
August 82.4 2,251 ft 93.5 2,931 ft
September 75.0 1,788 ft 86.3 2,492 ft
October 64.0 1,085 ft 75.6 1,825 ft
November 53.0 363 ft 63.5 1,052 ft
December 44.3 −222 ft 54.1 436 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 KGZL

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,961 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,961 ft

Field elevation 600 ft — the air behaves like 2,961 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KGZL in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stigler Regional reaches roughly 2,943 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 KGZL on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −371 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,294 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 600 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Stigler Regional?

600 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGZL (ICAO) / GZL (FAA), in Stigler, Oklahoma.