Chistochina, Alaska · field elev 1,861 ft
Density Altitude at Chistochina (CZO)
Chistochina sits at 1,861 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (69 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,973 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 | −3.4 | −2,062 ft | 5.0 | −1,431 ft |
| February | 5.6 | −1,386 ft | 16.1 | −619 ft |
| March | 14.7 | −720 ft | 28.0 | 226 ft |
| April | 32.6 | 546 ft | 44.4 | 1,350 ft |
| May | 45.8 | 1,444 ft | 58.2 | 2,261 ft |
| June | 54.9 | 2,046 ft | 67.3 | 2,846 ft |
| July | 57.9 | 2,242 ft | 69.3 | 2,973 ft |
| August | 53.5 | 1,954 ft | 64.6 | 2,674 ft |
| September | 43.6 | 1,296 ft | 54.2 | 2,000 ft |
| October | 27.1 | 163 ft | 35.9 | 773 ft |
| November | 6.8 | −1,298 ft | 15.0 | −698 ft |
| December | −0.2 | −1,820 ft | 7.8 | −1,224 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 CZO
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,861 ft — the air behaves like 2,954 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,862 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 CZO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 69 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Chistochina reaches roughly 2,973 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 CZO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,062 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,242 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,861 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Chistochina?
1,861 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is CZO (FAA), in Chistochina, Alaska.