Huslia, Alaska · field elev 220 ft
Density Altitude at Huslia (PAHL)
Huslia sits at 220 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (69 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 965 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 | −9.8 | −4,644 ft | −2.7 | −4,093 ft |
| February | −0.3 | −3,909 ft | 9.0 | −3,208 ft |
| March | 6.9 | −3,364 ft | 18.6 | −2,501 ft |
| April | 27.2 | −1,883 ft | 37.7 | −1,147 ft |
| May | 45.6 | −605 ft | 56.6 | 132 ft |
| June | 58.0 | 224 ft | 68.7 | 920 ft |
| July | 60.2 | 369 ft | 69.4 | 965 ft |
| August | 54.0 | −41 ft | 62.4 | 512 ft |
| September | 43.5 | −748 ft | 51.7 | −194 ft |
| October | 25.5 | −2,004 ft | 31.4 | −1,586 ft |
| November | 5.5 | −3,470 ft | 11.6 | −3,015 ft |
| December | −4.4 | −4,224 ft | 2.7 | −3,681 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 PAHL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 220 ft — the air behaves like 939 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 221 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
Nearby Alaska fields
- PAHU — Hughes
Hughes · elev 299 ft
- PAGA — Edward G Pitka Sr
Galena · elev 154 ft
- PFKU — Koyukuk
Koyukuk · elev 149 ft
- PARY — Ruby
Ruby · elev 658 ft
- PANU — Nulato
Nulato · elev 406 ft
- PAOB — Kobuk
Kobuk · elev 142 ft
- PAGH — Shungnak
Shungnak · elev 205 ft
- PODC — Dahl Creek
Dahl Creek · elev 260 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at PAHL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 69 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Huslia reaches roughly 965 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 PAHL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −4,644 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 369 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 220 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Huslia?
220 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAHL (ICAO) / HLA (FAA), in Huslia, Alaska.