Chisana, Alaska · field elev 3,348 ft
Density Altitude at Chisana (CZN)
Chisana sits at 3,348 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (66 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,580 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 | −4.0 | −222 ft | 2.9 | 291 ft |
| February | 5.7 | 497 ft | 13.7 | 1,076 ft |
| March | 13.1 | 1,033 ft | 23.3 | 1,755 ft |
| April | 30.7 | 2,267 ft | 41.5 | 2,998 ft |
| May | 44.2 | 3,178 ft | 54.4 | 3,846 ft |
| June | 52.6 | 3,729 ft | 64.5 | 4,491 ft |
| July | 55.2 | 3,898 ft | 65.9 | 4,580 ft |
| August | 51.4 | 3,651 ft | 61.3 | 4,289 ft |
| September | 41.0 | 2,965 ft | 50.6 | 3,599 ft |
| October | 24.3 | 1,825 ft | 31.6 | 2,329 ft |
| November | 6.5 | 555 ft | 12.4 | 983 ft |
| December | 0.3 | 99 ft | 5.8 | 504 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 CZN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 3,348 ft — the air behaves like 4,586 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,350 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 CZN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 66 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Chisana reaches roughly 4,580 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 CZN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −222 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,898 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,348 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Chisana?
3,348 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is CZN (FAA), in Chisana, Alaska.