Manley Hot Springs, Alaska · field elev 275 ft
Density Altitude at Manley Hot Springs (PAML)
Manley Hot Springs sits at 275 ft, and even a typical June afternoon (73 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,237 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 | −9.9 | −4,582 ft | 1.7 | −3,687 ft |
| February | −1.6 | −3,939 ft | 12.4 | −2,886 ft |
| March | 6.6 | −3,317 ft | 24.2 | −2,028 ft |
| April | 27.7 | −1,779 ft | 42.5 | −748 ft |
| May | 45.4 | −551 ft | 60.6 | 463 ft |
| June | 56.5 | 193 ft | 72.6 | 1,237 ft |
| July | 59.2 | 371 ft | 72.3 | 1,218 ft |
| August | 53.3 | −19 ft | 65.8 | 801 ft |
| September | 41.1 | −844 ft | 53.5 | −6 ft |
| October | 23.4 | −2,086 ft | 32.9 | −1,412 ft |
| November | 0.6 | −3,771 ft | 10.9 | −2,997 ft |
| December | −6.0 | −4,278 ft | 3.3 | −3,566 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 PAML
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 275 ft — the air behaves like 1,263 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 276 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 PAML in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 73 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Manley Hot Springs reaches roughly 1,237 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 PAML on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −4,582 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 371 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 275 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Manley Hot Springs?
275 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAML (ICAO) / MLY (FAA), in Manley Hot Springs, Alaska.