Marshall, Alaska · field elev 115 ft
Density Altitude at Marshall Don Hunter Sr (PADM)
Marshall Don Hunter Sr sits at 115 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (64 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 461 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 | −3,497 ft | 12.7 | −3,066 ft |
| February | 13.3 | −3,022 ft | 20.1 | −2,525 ft |
| March | 14.5 | −2,933 ft | 22.0 | −2,387 ft |
| April | 29.0 | −1,887 ft | 36.9 | −1,333 ft |
| May | 43.0 | −913 ft | 52.0 | −304 ft |
| June | 53.3 | −217 ft | 62.1 | 363 ft |
| July | 56.3 | −18 ft | 63.6 | 461 ft |
| August | 53.9 | −177 ft | 60.5 | 259 ft |
| September | 46.1 | −702 ft | 52.7 | −257 ft |
| October | 32.2 | −1,661 ft | 37.9 | −1,264 ft |
| November | 18.5 | −2,641 ft | 24.3 | −2,222 ft |
| December | 10.0 | −3,266 ft | 16.3 | −2,801 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 PADM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 115 ft — the air behaves like 487 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 116 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 PADM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 64 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Marshall Don Hunter Sr reaches roughly 461 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 PADM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −3,497 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −18 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 115 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Marshall Don Hunter Sr?
115 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PADM (ICAO) / MDM (FAA), in Marshall, Alaska.