Levelock, Alaska · field elev 56 ft
Density Altitude at Levelock (PAAI)
Levelock sits at 56 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (65 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 454 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 | 16.6 | −2,854 ft | 23.5 | −2,353 ft |
| February | 22.1 | −2,454 ft | 29.5 | −1,926 ft |
| March | 23.5 | −2,353 ft | 31.8 | −1,763 ft |
| April | 36.0 | −1,469 ft | 44.5 | −884 ft |
| May | 45.6 | −809 ft | 55.2 | −164 ft |
| June | 52.8 | −324 ft | 62.1 | 291 ft |
| July | 56.7 | −64 ft | 64.6 | 454 ft |
| August | 55.7 | −131 ft | 63.3 | 369 ft |
| September | 48.7 | −599 ft | 56.3 | −91 ft |
| October | 36.4 | −1,442 ft | 43.8 | −932 ft |
| November | 25.0 | −2,246 ft | 31.9 | −1,756 ft |
| December | 18.6 | −2,708 ft | 25.7 | −2,196 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 PAAI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 56 ft — the air behaves like 479 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 57 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 PAAI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 65 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Levelock reaches roughly 454 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 PAAI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,854 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −64 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 56 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Levelock?
56 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAAI (ICAO) / 9Z8 (FAA), in Levelock, Alaska.