Ninilchik, Alaska · field elev 276 ft
Density Altitude at Ninilchik (NIN)
Ninilchik sits at 276 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (64 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 653 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 | 23.3 | −2,092 ft | 30.1 | −1,608 ft |
| February | 26.3 | −1,877 ft | 34.6 | −1,292 ft |
| March | 27.9 | −1,764 ft | 36.8 | −1,139 ft |
| April | 37.3 | −1,105 ft | 46.1 | −502 ft |
| May | 44.6 | −604 ft | 55.1 | 102 ft |
| June | 51.0 | −172 ft | 60.8 | 477 ft |
| July | 54.8 | 82 ft | 63.5 | 653 ft |
| August | 54.1 | 35 ft | 62.7 | 601 ft |
| September | 47.6 | −400 ft | 55.7 | 141 ft |
| October | 38.2 | −1,042 ft | 45.8 | −522 ft |
| November | 28.7 | −1,707 ft | 35.5 | −1,230 ft |
| December | 24.5 | −2,006 ft | 31.0 | −1,545 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 NIN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 276 ft — the air behaves like 686 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 277 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 NIN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 64 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ninilchik reaches roughly 653 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 NIN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,092 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 82 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 276 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ninilchik?
276 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is NIN (FAA), in Ninilchik, Alaska.