Nanwalek, Alaska · field elev 27 ft
Density Altitude at Nanwalek (PAAW)
Nanwalek sits at 27 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (62 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 235 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 | 25.8 | −2,225 ft | 30.8 | −1,870 ft |
| February | 28.4 | −2,040 ft | 33.5 | −1,680 ft |
| March | 29.5 | −1,962 ft | 35.5 | −1,540 ft |
| April | 36.9 | −1,443 ft | 43.3 | −1,002 ft |
| May | 44.3 | −934 ft | 51.2 | −467 ft |
| June | 50.9 | −487 ft | 58.1 | −8 ft |
| July | 55.4 | −187 ft | 61.8 | 235 ft |
| August | 54.7 | −233 ft | 61.5 | 216 ft |
| September | 48.6 | −642 ft | 54.7 | −233 ft |
| October | 39.7 | −1,249 ft | 45.4 | −859 ft |
| November | 31.5 | −1,821 ft | 36.1 | −1,499 ft |
| December | 28.2 | −2,054 ft | 32.9 | −1,722 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 PAAW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 27 ft — the air behaves like 248 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 28 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 PAAW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 62 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Nanwalek reaches roughly 235 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 PAAW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,225 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −187 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 27 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Nanwalek?
27 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAAW (ICAO) / KEB (FAA), in Nanwalek, Alaska.