Everett, Washington · field elev 607 ft
Density Altitude at Seattle Paine Field International (KPAE)
Seattle Paine Field International sits at 607 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (73 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,670 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 | 41.2 | −424 ft | 45.8 | −111 ft |
| February | 42.4 | −342 ft | 47.9 | 30 ft |
| March | 45.3 | −145 ft | 51.6 | 278 ft |
| April | 49.3 | 125 ft | 56.1 | 577 ft |
| May | 55.0 | 504 ft | 62.5 | 996 ft |
| June | 58.9 | 761 ft | 66.4 | 1,248 ft |
| July | 63.5 | 1,061 ft | 72.3 | 1,625 ft |
| August | 64.2 | 1,106 ft | 73.0 | 1,670 ft |
| September | 60.0 | 833 ft | 67.7 | 1,332 ft |
| October | 51.9 | 298 ft | 57.7 | 682 ft |
| November | 44.8 | −179 ft | 49.7 | 151 ft |
| December | 40.3 | −486 ft | 44.6 | −192 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 KPAE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 607 ft — the air behaves like 1,670 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 608 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 KPAE in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 73 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Seattle Paine Field International reaches roughly 1,670 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 KPAE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −486 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,106 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 607 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Seattle Paine Field International?
607 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPAE (ICAO) / PAE (FAA), in Everett, Washington.