Ogden, Utah · field elev 4,473 ft
Density Altitude at Ogden-Hinckley (KOGD)
From a field elevation of 4,473 ft, a typical July afternoon at Ogden-Hinckley (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,494 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 | 28.5 | 3,516 ft | 35.7 | 4,004 ft |
| February | 33.4 | 3,849 ft | 41.9 | 4,416 ft |
| March | 42.9 | 4,482 ft | 52.7 | 5,120 ft ▲ |
| April | 49.1 | 4,888 ft | 59.6 | 5,560 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.6 | 5,497 ft | 70.1 | 6,216 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.4 | 6,111 ft | 81.5 | 6,911 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.0 | 6,700 ft | 91.3 | 7,494 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.8 | 6,566 ft | 88.7 | 7,340 ft ▲ |
| September | 65.4 | 5,925 ft | 77.8 | 6,688 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.7 | 5,056 ft | 62.7 | 5,756 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.5 | 4,257 ft | 48.5 | 4,849 ft |
| December | 29.6 | 3,591 ft | 36.8 | 4,077 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 KOGD
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,473 ft — the air behaves like 7,476 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,475 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 KOGD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ogden-Hinckley reaches roughly 7,494 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 KOGD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,516 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,700 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,473 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ogden-Hinckley?
4,473 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOGD (ICAO) / OGD (FAA), in Ogden, Utah.