Eva Creek, Alaska · field elev 2,817 ft
Density Altitude at Eva Creek (2Z3)
Eva Creek sits at 2,817 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (66 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,961 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 | 2.2 | −431 ft | 10.1 | 149 ft |
| February | 9.3 | 91 ft | 19.6 | 831 ft |
| March | 12.5 | 323 ft | 25.1 | 1,218 ft |
| April | 28.7 | 1,468 ft | 40.6 | 2,280 ft |
| May | 43.0 | 2,441 ft | 54.9 | 3,224 ft |
| June | 53.0 | 3,101 ft | 65.3 | 3,891 ft |
| July | 55.5 | 3,263 ft | 66.4 | 3,961 ft |
| August | 50.9 | 2,964 ft | 61.1 | 3,624 ft |
| September | 40.8 | 2,293 ft | 50.7 | 2,950 ft |
| October | 24.7 | 1,190 ft | 33.7 | 1,812 ft |
| November | 9.8 | 127 ft | 17.6 | 689 ft |
| December | 5.6 | −180 ft | 13.8 | 416 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 2Z3
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,817 ft — the air behaves like 3,936 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,819 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 2Z3 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 66 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Eva Creek reaches roughly 3,961 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 2Z3 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −431 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,263 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,817 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Eva Creek?
2,817 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2Z3 (FAA), in Eva Creek, Alaska.