Totatlanika River, Alaska · field elev 2,717 ft
Density Altitude at Totatlanika River (9AK)
Totatlanika River sits at 2,717 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (66 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,838 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 | 2.2 | −557 ft | 10.1 | 23 ft |
| February | 9.3 | −35 ft | 19.6 | 705 ft |
| March | 12.5 | 197 ft | 25.1 | 1,093 ft |
| April | 28.7 | 1,343 ft | 40.6 | 2,156 ft |
| May | 43.0 | 2,317 ft | 54.9 | 3,101 ft |
| June | 53.0 | 2,978 ft | 65.3 | 3,769 ft |
| July | 55.5 | 3,140 ft | 66.4 | 3,838 ft |
| August | 50.9 | 2,840 ft | 61.1 | 3,501 ft |
| September | 40.8 | 2,169 ft | 50.7 | 2,827 ft |
| October | 24.7 | 1,065 ft | 33.7 | 1,688 ft |
| November | 9.8 | 1 ft | 17.6 | 563 ft |
| December | 5.6 | −306 ft | 13.8 | 291 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 9AK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,717 ft — the air behaves like 3,813 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,719 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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- 2AN — Tischner Air
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 9AK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 66 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Totatlanika River reaches roughly 3,838 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 9AK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −557 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,140 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,717 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Totatlanika River?
2,717 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9AK (FAA), in Totatlanika River, Alaska.