Aleknagik, Alaska · field elev 63 ft
Density Altitude at Aleknagik /New (5A8)
Aleknagik /New sits at 63 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (65 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 462 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 | 16.6 | −2,845 ft | 23.5 | −2,345 ft |
| February | 22.1 | −2,445 ft | 29.5 | −1,917 ft |
| March | 23.5 | −2,345 ft | 31.8 | −1,755 ft |
| April | 36.0 | −1,461 ft | 44.5 | −875 ft |
| May | 45.6 | −800 ft | 55.2 | −155 ft |
| June | 52.8 | −315 ft | 62.1 | 299 ft |
| July | 56.7 | −56 ft | 64.6 | 462 ft |
| August | 55.7 | −122 ft | 63.3 | 378 ft |
| September | 48.7 | −590 ft | 56.3 | −82 ft |
| October | 36.4 | −1,433 ft | 43.8 | −923 ft |
| November | 25.0 | −2,237 ft | 31.9 | −1,748 ft |
| December | 18.6 | −2,699 ft | 25.7 | −2,187 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 5A8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 63 ft — the air behaves like 488 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 64 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 5A8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 65 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Aleknagik /New reaches roughly 462 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 5A8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,845 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −56 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 63 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Aleknagik /New?
63 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5A8 (FAA), in Aleknagik, Alaska.