King Salmon, Alaska · field elev 73 ft
Density Altitude at King Salmon (PAKN)
King Salmon sits at 73 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (65 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 474 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 | −2,832 ft | 23.5 | −2,332 ft |
| February | 22.1 | −2,433 ft | 29.5 | −1,904 ft |
| March | 23.5 | −2,332 ft | 31.8 | −1,742 ft |
| April | 36.0 | −1,448 ft | 44.5 | −863 ft |
| May | 45.6 | −788 ft | 55.2 | −143 ft |
| June | 52.8 | −303 ft | 62.1 | 312 ft |
| July | 56.7 | −43 ft | 64.6 | 474 ft |
| August | 55.7 | −110 ft | 63.3 | 390 ft |
| September | 48.7 | −578 ft | 56.3 | −70 ft |
| October | 36.4 | −1,420 ft | 43.8 | −911 ft |
| November | 25.0 | −2,225 ft | 31.9 | −1,735 ft |
| December | 18.6 | −2,686 ft | 25.7 | −2,175 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 PAKN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 73 ft — the air behaves like 500 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 74 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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- PAIG — Igiugig
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Ekwok · elev 142 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at PAKN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 65 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at King Salmon reaches roughly 474 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 PAKN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,832 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −43 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 73 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of King Salmon?
73 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAKN (ICAO) / AKN (FAA), in King Salmon, Alaska.