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.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,961 ft station: MCKINLEY PARK · 23 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MCKINLEY PARK (23 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,936 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,936 ft

Field elevation 2,817 ft — the air behaves like 3,936 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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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.