Gonzales, Louisiana · field elev 14 ft
Density Altitude at Louisiana Regional (KREG)
Louisiana Regional sits at 14 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,054 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51.9 | −436 ft | 62.1 | 239 ft |
| February | 55.6 | −189 ft | 66.1 | 499 ft |
| March | 61.7 | 213 ft | 72.4 | 904 ft |
| April | 67.8 | 609 ft | 78.4 | 1,284 ft |
| May | 75.0 | 1,069 ft | 84.9 | 1,690 ft |
| June | 80.4 | 1,410 ft | 89.2 | 1,956 ft |
| July | 82.1 | 1,516 ft | 90.6 | 2,041 ft |
| August | 81.9 | 1,504 ft | 90.8 | 2,054 ft |
| September | 78.3 | 1,278 ft | 87.6 | 1,857 ft |
| October | 69.4 | 712 ft | 80.3 | 1,403 ft |
| November | 59.8 | 88 ft | 70.9 | 808 ft |
| December | 54.1 | −289 ft | 64.4 | 389 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 KREG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 14 ft — the air behaves like 2,066 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 15 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 KREG in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Louisiana Regional reaches roughly 2,054 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 KREG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −436 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,516 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 14 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Louisiana Regional?
14 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KREG (ICAO) / REG (FAA), in Gonzales, Louisiana.