Kwigillingok, Alaska · field elev 21 ft
Density Altitude at Kwigillingok (PAGG)
Kwigillingok sits at 21 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (64 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 345 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 | −3,616 ft | 12.7 | −3,184 ft |
| February | 13.3 | −3,140 ft | 20.1 | −2,643 ft |
| March | 14.5 | −3,052 ft | 22.0 | −2,505 ft |
| April | 29.0 | −2,005 ft | 36.9 | −1,451 ft |
| May | 43.0 | −1,030 ft | 52.0 | −421 ft |
| June | 53.3 | −334 ft | 62.1 | 247 ft |
| July | 56.3 | −134 ft | 63.6 | 345 ft |
| August | 53.9 | −294 ft | 60.5 | 143 ft |
| September | 46.1 | −819 ft | 52.7 | −374 ft |
| October | 32.2 | −1,779 ft | 37.9 | −1,381 ft |
| November | 18.5 | −2,759 ft | 24.3 | −2,340 ft |
| December | 10.0 | −3,385 ft | 16.3 | −2,920 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 PAGG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 21 ft — the air behaves like 371 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 22 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 PAGG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 64 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kwigillingok reaches roughly 345 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 PAGG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −3,616 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −134 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 21 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kwigillingok?
21 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAGG (ICAO) / GGV (FAA), in Kwigillingok, Alaska.