Tatitlek, Alaska · field elev 62 ft
Density Altitude at Tatitlek (PAKA)
Tatitlek sits at 62 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (62 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 311 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 | 20.7 | −2,548 ft | 26.6 | −2,124 ft |
| February | 23.7 | −2,332 ft | 30.9 | −1,819 ft |
| March | 26.3 | −2,145 ft | 33.6 | −1,630 ft |
| April | 36.2 | −1,448 ft | 44.1 | −904 ft |
| May | 44.7 | −863 ft | 53.1 | −296 ft |
| June | 52.3 | −350 ft | 60.2 | 174 ft |
| July | 55.1 | −163 ft | 62.3 | 311 ft |
| August | 53.8 | −250 ft | 61.2 | 239 ft |
| September | 46.0 | −774 ft | 53.3 | −283 ft |
| October | 36.4 | −1,434 ft | 42.7 | −999 ft |
| November | 26.2 | −2,153 ft | 31.4 | −1,784 ft |
| December | 20.5 | −2,562 ft | 26.0 | −2,167 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 PAKA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 62 ft — the air behaves like 292 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 63 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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Valdez · elev 128 ft
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Cordova · elev 59 ft
- K55 — Thompson Pass
Valdez · elev 2,080 ft
- PACV — Merle K (Mudhole) Smith
Cordova · elev 53 ft
- PAWR — Whittier
Whittier · elev 39 ft
- PFCB — Chenega Bay
Chenega · elev 69 ft
- PASP — Sheep Mountain
Sheep Mountain · elev 2,750 ft
- AQY — Girdwood
Girdwood · elev 164 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at PAKA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 62 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tatitlek reaches roughly 311 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 PAKA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,562 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −163 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 62 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tatitlek?
62 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAKA (ICAO) / 7KA (FAA), in Tatitlek, Alaska.