Manokotak, Alaska · field elev 107 ft
Density Altitude at Manokotak (PAMB)
Manokotak sits at 107 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (65 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 516 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 | −2,789 ft | 23.5 | −2,289 ft |
| February | 22.1 | −2,390 ft | 29.5 | −1,862 ft |
| March | 23.5 | −2,289 ft | 31.8 | −1,700 ft |
| April | 36.0 | −1,406 ft | 44.5 | −821 ft |
| May | 45.6 | −746 ft | 55.2 | −101 ft |
| June | 52.8 | −261 ft | 62.1 | 354 ft |
| July | 56.7 | −1 ft | 64.6 | 516 ft |
| August | 55.7 | −68 ft | 63.3 | 432 ft |
| September | 48.7 | −536 ft | 56.3 | −28 ft |
| October | 36.4 | −1,378 ft | 43.8 | −868 ft |
| November | 25.0 | −2,182 ft | 31.9 | −1,693 ft |
| December | 18.6 | −2,644 ft | 25.7 | −2,132 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 PAMB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 107 ft — the air behaves like 542 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 108 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at PAMB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 65 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Manokotak reaches roughly 516 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 PAMB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,789 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −1 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 107 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Manokotak?
107 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAMB (ICAO) / MBA (FAA), in Manokotak, Alaska.