Ogallala, Nebraska · field elev 3,279 ft
Density Altitude at Searle Field (KOGA)
From a field elevation of 3,279 ft, a typical July afternoon at Searle Field (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,948 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5 | 1,961 ft | 39.7 | 2,792 ft |
| February | 30.3 | 2,154 ft | 42.8 | 2,999 ft |
| March | 39.6 | 2,785 ft | 53.4 | 3,696 ft |
| April | 48.2 | 3,357 ft | 61.9 | 4,242 ft |
| May | 58.7 | 4,038 ft | 71.8 | 4,864 ft |
| June | 70.0 | 4,752 ft | 83.4 | 5,575 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.2 | 5,136 ft | 89.6 | 5,948 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.1 | 5,007 ft | 87.4 | 5,816 ft ▲ |
| September | 64.8 | 4,426 ft | 79.2 | 5,320 ft ▲ |
| October | 50.7 | 3,520 ft | 65.0 | 4,438 ft |
| November | 38.1 | 2,685 ft | 51.4 | 3,566 ft |
| December | 28.8 | 2,051 ft | 41.1 | 2,886 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 KOGA
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,279 ft — the air behaves like 5,972 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,281 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 KOGA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Searle Field reaches roughly 5,948 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 KOGA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,961 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,136 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,279 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Searle Field?
3,279 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOGA (ICAO) / OGA (FAA), in Ogallala, Nebraska.