Palmer, Alaska · field elev 249 ft
Density Altitude at Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal (PAAQ)
Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal sits at 249 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (68 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 885 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 | 15.4 | −2,698 ft | 22.4 | −2,190 ft |
| February | 20.8 | −2,306 ft | 28.3 | −1,769 ft |
| March | 25.5 | −1,968 ft | 33.9 | −1,375 ft |
| April | 38.8 | −1,035 ft | 47.8 | −420 ft |
| May | 49.0 | −339 ft | 59.1 | 332 ft |
| June | 56.3 | 148 ft | 65.7 | 762 ft |
| July | 59.2 | 339 ft | 67.6 | 885 ft |
| August | 56.4 | 154 ft | 64.6 | 691 ft |
| September | 48.3 | −387 ft | 55.8 | 115 ft |
| October | 35.4 | −1,270 ft | 42.3 | −794 ft |
| November | 22.2 | −2,205 ft | 28.9 | −1,726 ft |
| December | 18.3 | −2,487 ft | 25.1 | −1,997 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 PAAQ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 249 ft — the air behaves like 911 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 250 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 PAAQ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 68 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal reaches roughly 885 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 PAAQ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,698 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 339 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 249 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal?
249 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAAQ (ICAO) / PAQ (FAA), in Palmer, Alaska.