Igiugig, Alaska · field elev 90 ft
Density Altitude at Igiugig (PAIG)
Igiugig sits at 90 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (65 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 515 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 | 18.4 | −2,679 ft | 24.8 | −2,218 ft |
| February | 23.1 | −2,340 ft | 29.9 | −1,855 ft |
| March | 23.7 | −2,296 ft | 31.7 | −1,728 ft |
| April | 36.1 | −1,420 ft | 43.3 | −924 ft |
| May | 46.3 | −719 ft | 54.7 | −155 ft |
| June | 53.7 | −222 ft | 62.0 | 326 ft |
| July | 57.8 | 50 ft | 64.9 | 515 ft |
| August | 56.7 | −22 ft | 63.5 | 424 ft |
| September | 49.7 | −490 ft | 56.0 | −69 ft |
| October | 38.4 | −1,260 ft | 44.6 | −835 ft |
| November | 27.1 | −2,053 ft | 33.2 | −1,623 ft |
| December | 21.7 | −2,440 ft | 28.0 | −1,989 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 PAIG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 90 ft — the air behaves like 521 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 91 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 PAIG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 65 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Igiugig reaches roughly 515 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 PAIG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,679 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 50 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 90 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Igiugig?
90 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAIG (ICAO) / IGG (FAA), in Igiugig, Alaska.