Koyuk, Alaska · field elev 162 ft
Density Altitude at Koyuk Alfred Adams (PAKK)
Koyuk Alfred Adams sits at 162 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (69 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 894 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 | −4.0 | −4,267 ft | 4.3 | −3,633 ft |
| February | 4.1 | −3,649 ft | 14.1 | −2,903 ft |
| March | 9.7 | −3,229 ft | 21.2 | −2,386 ft |
| April | 27.6 | −1,928 ft | 38.3 | −1,178 ft |
| May | 45.1 | −711 ft | 56.3 | 40 ft |
| June | 57.4 | 113 ft | 69.3 | 887 ft |
| July | 59.3 | 238 ft | 69.4 | 894 ft |
| August | 54.3 | −93 ft | 63.5 | 513 ft |
| September | 44.5 | −752 ft | 53.2 | −166 ft |
| October | 27.8 | −1,913 ft | 34.9 | −1,414 ft |
| November | 9.4 | −3,251 ft | 17.2 | −2,676 ft |
| December | 0.1 | −3,952 ft | 7.8 | −3,371 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 PAKK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 162 ft — the air behaves like 868 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 163 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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White Mountain · elev 267 ft
- PABL — Buckland
Buckland · elev 29 ft
- PAUN — Unalakleet
Unalakleet · elev 27 ft
- K29 — Council
Council · elev 100 ft
- PAKV — Kaltag
Kaltag · elev 181 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at PAKK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 69 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Koyuk Alfred Adams reaches roughly 894 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 PAKK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −4,267 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 238 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 162 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Koyuk Alfred Adams?
162 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAKK (ICAO) / KKA (FAA), in Koyuk, Alaska.