Nakeen, Alaska · field elev 50 ft
Density Altitude at Nakeen (76Z)
Nakeen sits at 50 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (65 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 446 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 | −2,861 ft | 23.5 | −2,361 ft |
| February | 22.1 | −2,462 ft | 29.5 | −1,933 ft |
| March | 23.5 | −2,361 ft | 31.8 | −1,771 ft |
| April | 36.0 | −1,477 ft | 44.5 | −891 ft |
| May | 45.6 | −816 ft | 55.2 | −171 ft |
| June | 52.8 | −331 ft | 62.1 | 283 ft |
| July | 56.7 | −72 ft | 64.6 | 446 ft |
| August | 55.7 | −138 ft | 63.3 | 362 ft |
| September | 48.7 | −607 ft | 56.3 | −98 ft |
| October | 36.4 | −1,449 ft | 43.8 | −939 ft |
| November | 25.0 | −2,253 ft | 31.9 | −1,764 ft |
| December | 18.6 | −2,715 ft | 25.7 | −2,203 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 76Z
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 50 ft — the air behaves like 472 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 51 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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- 5NK — Naknek
Naknek · elev 70 ft
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Levelock · elev 56 ft
- PFWS — South Naknek Nr 2
South Naknek · elev 162 ft
- PAKN — King Salmon
King Salmon · elev 73 ft
- PAOC — Portage Creek
Portage Creek · elev 129 ft
- PAAV — Ekwok
Ekwok · elev 142 ft
- PANW — New Stuyahok
New Stuyahok · elev 371 ft
- PAIG — Igiugig
Igiugig · elev 90 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 76Z in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 65 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Nakeen reaches roughly 446 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 76Z on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,861 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −72 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 50 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Nakeen?
50 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 76Z (FAA), in Nakeen, Alaska.