Ugashik, Alaska · field elev 44 ft

Density Altitude at Ugashik (9A8)

Ugashik sits at 44 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (65 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 439 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈439 ft station: KING SALMON · 85 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at KING SALMON (85 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 16.6 −2,869 ft 23.5 −2,369 ft
February 22.1 −2,469 ft 29.5 −1,941 ft
March 23.5 −2,369 ft 31.8 −1,778 ft
April 36.0 −1,484 ft 44.5 −899 ft
May 45.6 −824 ft 55.2 −179 ft
June 52.8 −339 ft 62.1 276 ft
July 56.7 −79 ft 64.6 439 ft
August 55.7 −146 ft 63.3 354 ft
September 48.7 −614 ft 56.3 −106 ft
October 36.4 −1,457 ft 43.8 −947 ft
November 25.0 −2,261 ft 31.9 −1,771 ft
December 18.6 −2,723 ft 25.7 −2,211 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 9A8

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 465 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 465 ft

Field elevation 44 ft — the air behaves like 465 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 9A8 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 65 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ugashik reaches roughly 439 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 9A8 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,869 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −79 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 44 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Ugashik?

44 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9A8 (FAA), in Ugashik, Alaska.