Deering, Alaska · field elev 30 ft
Density Altitude at Deering (PADE)
Deering sits at 30 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (62 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 252 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 | −3.9 | −4,427 ft | 3.8 | −3,839 ft |
| February | 0.7 | −4,074 ft | 9.1 | −3,440 ft |
| March | −0.1 | −4,135 ft | 8.1 | −3,515 ft |
| April | 14.4 | −3,048 ft | 21.9 | −2,501 ft |
| May | 33.1 | −1,705 ft | 40.4 | −1,197 ft |
| June | 46.9 | −753 ft | 55.7 | −163 ft |
| July | 53.7 | −296 ft | 62.0 | 252 ft |
| August | 49.8 | −557 ft | 57.3 | −57 ft |
| September | 41.4 | −1,128 ft | 48.4 | −652 ft |
| October | 27.5 | −2,100 ft | 33.6 | −1,670 ft |
| November | 12.8 | −3,166 ft | 20.5 | −2,603 ft |
| December | 1.7 | −3,998 ft | 9.5 | −3,411 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 PADE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 30 ft — the air behaves like 252 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 31 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 PADE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 62 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Deering reaches roughly 252 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 PADE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −4,427 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −296 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 30 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Deering?
30 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PADE (ICAO) / DEE (FAA), in Deering, Alaska.