Koliganek, Alaska · field elev 272 ft
Density Altitude at Koliganek (PAJZ)
Koliganek sits at 272 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (65 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 720 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 | 16.6 | −2,582 ft | 23.5 | −2,082 ft |
| February | 22.1 | −2,183 ft | 29.5 | −1,655 ft |
| March | 23.5 | −2,082 ft | 31.8 | −1,493 ft |
| April | 36.0 | −1,200 ft | 44.5 | −615 ft |
| May | 45.6 | −541 ft | 55.2 | 103 ft |
| June | 52.8 | −56 ft | 62.1 | 557 ft |
| July | 56.7 | 203 ft | 64.6 | 720 ft |
| August | 55.7 | 136 ft | 63.3 | 635 ft |
| September | 48.7 | −331 ft | 56.3 | 176 ft |
| October | 36.4 | −1,172 ft | 43.8 | −663 ft |
| November | 25.0 | −1,975 ft | 31.9 | −1,486 ft |
| December | 18.6 | −2,436 ft | 25.7 | −1,925 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 PAJZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 272 ft — the air behaves like 745 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 273 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 PAJZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 65 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Koliganek reaches roughly 720 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 PAJZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,582 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 203 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 272 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Koliganek?
272 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAJZ (ICAO) / JZZ (FAA), in Koliganek, Alaska.