Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska · field elev 2,106 ft
Density Altitude at Anaktuvuk Pass (PAKP)
Anaktuvuk Pass sits at 2,106 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (59 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,582 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 | −5.5 | −1,910 ft | 4.3 | −1,173 ft |
| February | 3.0 | −1,270 ft | 10.8 | −695 ft |
| March | 0.0 | −1,494 ft | 9.5 | −790 ft |
| April | 10.2 | −739 ft | 22.2 | 124 ft |
| May | 32.5 | 845 ft | 41.5 | 1,459 ft |
| June | 47.3 | 1,847 ft | 57.0 | 2,485 ft |
| July | 49.7 | 2,006 ft | 58.5 | 2,582 ft |
| August | 43.9 | 1,620 ft | 52.2 | 2,171 ft |
| September | 32.9 | 872 ft | 40.1 | 1,364 ft |
| October | 16.3 | −297 ft | 24.2 | 266 ft |
| November | 2.1 | −1,337 ft | 9.2 | −812 ft |
| December | −5.8 | −1,933 ft | 0.5 | −1,457 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 PAKP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,106 ft — the air behaves like 2,615 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,107 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
Nearby Alaska fields
- PAAG — Chandalar Shelf
Chandalar Camp · elev 3,222 ft
- PAGB — Galbraith Lake
Galbraith Lake · elev 2,663 ft
- WSM — Wiseman
Wiseman · elev 1,195 ft
- PACX — Coldfoot
Coldfoot · elev 1,049 ft
- PABT — Bettles
Bettles · elev 647 ft
- PAUM — Umiat
Umiat · elev 268 ft
- PALR — Chandalar Lake
Chandalar Lake · elev 1,920 ft
- PAPR — Prospect Creek
Prospect Creek · elev 1,095 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at PAKP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 59 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Anaktuvuk Pass reaches roughly 2,582 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 PAKP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,933 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,006 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,106 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Anaktuvuk Pass?
2,106 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAKP (ICAO) / AKP (FAA), in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska.