Kalskag, Alaska · field elev 63 ft
Density Altitude at Kalskag (PALG)
Kalskag sits at 63 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (64 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 397 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 | 6.9 | −3,563 ft | 12.7 | −3,131 ft |
| February | 13.3 | −3,087 ft | 20.1 | −2,590 ft |
| March | 14.5 | −2,999 ft | 22.0 | −2,453 ft |
| April | 29.0 | −1,952 ft | 36.9 | −1,398 ft |
| May | 43.0 | −978 ft | 52.0 | −369 ft |
| June | 53.3 | −282 ft | 62.1 | 299 ft |
| July | 56.3 | −82 ft | 63.6 | 397 ft |
| August | 53.9 | −242 ft | 60.5 | 195 ft |
| September | 46.1 | −766 ft | 52.7 | −322 ft |
| October | 32.2 | −1,727 ft | 37.9 | −1,329 ft |
| November | 18.5 | −2,706 ft | 24.3 | −2,287 ft |
| December | 10.0 | −3,332 ft | 16.3 | −2,867 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 PALG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 63 ft — the air behaves like 423 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 64 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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Tuluksak · elev 36 ft
- PACH — Chuathbaluk
Chuathbaluk · elev 244 ft
- PAHC — Holy Cross
Holy Cross · elev 75 ft
- PFAK — Akiak
Akiak · elev 40 ft
- PFZK — Akiachak
Akiachak · elev 23 ft
- PADM — Marshall Don Hunter Sr
Marshall · elev 115 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at PALG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 64 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kalskag reaches roughly 397 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 PALG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −3,563 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −82 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 63 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kalskag?
63 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PALG (ICAO) / KLG (FAA), in Kalskag, Alaska.