Tuntutuliak, Alaska · field elev 16 ft
Density Altitude at Tuntutuliak (PAAJ)
Tuntutuliak sits at 16 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (64 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 339 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 | 6.9 | −3,623 ft | 12.7 | −3,191 ft |
| February | 13.3 | −3,146 ft | 20.1 | −2,649 ft |
| March | 14.5 | −3,058 ft | 22.0 | −2,512 ft |
| April | 29.0 | −2,011 ft | 36.9 | −1,457 ft |
| May | 43.0 | −1,036 ft | 52.0 | −427 ft |
| June | 53.3 | −340 ft | 62.1 | 241 ft |
| July | 56.3 | −140 ft | 63.6 | 339 ft |
| August | 53.9 | −300 ft | 60.5 | 137 ft |
| September | 46.1 | −825 ft | 52.7 | −380 ft |
| October | 32.2 | −1,785 ft | 37.9 | −1,387 ft |
| November | 18.5 | −2,765 ft | 24.3 | −2,346 ft |
| December | 10.0 | −3,391 ft | 16.3 | −2,926 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 PAAJ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 16 ft — the air behaves like 365 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 17 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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Eek · elev 27 ft
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Kongiganak · elev 40 ft
- PANA — Napakiak
Napakiak · elev 17 ft
- PFKA — Kasigluk
Kasigluk · elev 48 ft
- PAGG — Kwigillingok
Kwigillingok · elev 21 ft
- PAAB — Atmautluak
Atmautluak · elev 19 ft
- PAPK — Napaskiak
Napaskiak · elev 11 ft
- PPIT — Nunapitchuk
Nunapitchuk · elev 22 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at PAAJ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 64 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tuntutuliak reaches roughly 339 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 PAAJ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −3,623 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −140 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 16 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tuntutuliak?
16 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAAJ (ICAO) / A61 (FAA), in Tuntutuliak, Alaska.