Golovin, Alaska · field elev 65 ft
Density Altitude at Golovin (PAGL)
Golovin sits at 65 ft, and even its warmest typical afternoon (July, 58 °F) leaves density altitude around 13 ft — below the field elevation itself. Cold, dense air is the norm here; watch for the opposite altimetry problem on cold days instead.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6 | −3,658 ft | 13.2 | −3,092 ft |
| February | 9.0 | −3,404 ft | 16.8 | −2,828 ft |
| March | 9.6 | −3,359 ft | 17.6 | −2,769 ft |
| April | 22.7 | −2,400 ft | 29.4 | −1,921 ft |
| May | 37.3 | −1,368 ft | 43.6 | −934 ft |
| June | 48.3 | −615 ft | 55.1 | −159 ft |
| July | 52.0 | −366 ft | 57.7 | 13 ft |
| August | 50.2 | −487 ft | 56.0 | −100 ft |
| September | 43.1 | −968 ft | 49.0 | −568 ft |
| October | 30.4 | −1,851 ft | 36.0 | −1,458 ft |
| November | 18.2 | −2,726 ft | 24.3 | −2,285 ft |
| December | 9.1 | −3,396 ft | 16.2 | −2,872 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 PAGL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 65 ft — the air behaves like 33 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 66 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 PAGL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 58 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Golovin reaches roughly 13 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 PAGL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −3,658 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −366 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 65 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Golovin?
65 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAGL (ICAO) / GLV (FAA), in Golovin, Alaska.