Skagway, Alaska · field elev 44 ft
Density Altitude at Skagway (PAGY)
Skagway sits at 44 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (67 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 601 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 | 24.7 | −2,282 ft | 29.2 | −1,962 ft |
| February | 27.5 | −2,083 ft | 32.8 | −1,708 ft |
| March | 31.6 | −1,792 ft | 38.3 | −1,325 ft |
| April | 41.2 | −1,125 ft | 50.4 | −499 ft |
| May | 50.4 | −499 ft | 60.6 | 178 ft |
| June | 57.0 | −59 ft | 66.3 | 549 ft |
| July | 59.1 | 79 ft | 67.1 | 601 ft |
| August | 57.4 | −33 ft | 65.0 | 465 ft |
| September | 50.4 | −499 ft | 56.9 | −66 ft |
| October | 41.8 | −1,084 ft | 47.3 | −709 ft |
| November | 31.8 | −1,778 ft | 36.5 | −1,450 ft |
| December | 27.5 | −2,083 ft | 31.5 | −1,800 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 PAGY
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 44 ft — the air behaves like 594 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 45 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 PAGY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 67 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Skagway reaches roughly 601 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 PAGY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,282 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 79 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 44 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Skagway?
44 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAGY (ICAO) / SGY (FAA), in Skagway, Alaska.