Cisco, Texas · field elev 1,711 ft

Density Altitude at Gregory M Simmons Meml (KGZN)

Gregory M Simmons Meml sits at 1,711 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,405 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈4,405 ft station: PUTNAM · 10 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PUTNAM (10 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 44.6 1,177 ft 57.3 2,018 ft
February 48.0 1,405 ft 61.0 2,258 ft
March 55.9 1,926 ft 69.0 2,770 ft
April 64.1 2,457 ft 77.5 3,303 ft
May 72.3 2,978 ft 84.4 3,729 ft
June 79.8 3,446 ft 91.1 4,136 ft
July 83.7 3,686 ft 95.5 4,399 ft
August 83.4 3,667 ft 95.6 4,405 ft
September 75.9 3,204 ft 88.1 3,954 ft
October 65.7 2,560 ft 78.4 3,359 ft
November 54.4 1,828 ft 66.9 2,636 ft
December 46.0 1,271 ft 58.2 2,076 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 KGZN

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,429 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,429 ft

Field elevation 1,711 ft — the air behaves like 4,429 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KGZN in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Gregory M Simmons Meml reaches roughly 4,405 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 KGZN on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,177 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,686 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,711 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Gregory M Simmons Meml?

1,711 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KGZN (ICAO) / GZN (FAA), in Cisco, Texas.