Hope, Alaska · field elev 194 ft
Density Altitude at Hope (5HO)
Hope sits at 194 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (66 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 721 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 | 17.6 | −2,607 ft | 24.7 | −2,094 ft |
| February | 22.3 | −2,266 ft | 29.9 | −1,725 ft |
| March | 24.9 | −2,080 ft | 33.7 | −1,458 ft |
| April | 36.0 | −1,297 ft | 44.9 | −685 ft |
| May | 45.5 | −644 ft | 56.3 | 80 ft |
| June | 53.6 | −100 ft | 63.2 | 533 ft |
| July | 57.5 | 159 ft | 66.1 | 721 ft |
| August | 54.9 | −13 ft | 63.2 | 533 ft |
| September | 47.3 | −522 ft | 55.2 | 7 ft |
| October | 35.2 | −1,353 ft | 42.1 | −876 ft |
| November | 23.1 | −2,209 ft | 29.2 | −1,774 ft |
| December | 20.6 | −2,389 ft | 26.8 | −1,944 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 5HO
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 194 ft — the air behaves like 714 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 195 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 5HO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 66 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hope reaches roughly 721 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 5HO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,607 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 159 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 194 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hope?
194 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5HO (FAA), in Hope, Alaska.