Anchorage, Alaska · field elev 151 ft
Density Altitude at Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC)
Ted Stevens Anchorage International sits at 151 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (67 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 732 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 | 16.5 | −2,741 ft | 22.0 | −2,342 ft |
| February | 21.3 | −2,393 ft | 27.4 | −1,956 ft |
| March | 26.2 | −2,041 ft | 34.1 | −1,483 ft |
| April | 38.1 | −1,205 ft | 46.6 | −623 ft |
| May | 48.5 | −495 ft | 57.8 | 126 ft |
| June | 56.0 | 7 ft | 64.6 | 571 ft |
| July | 59.5 | 238 ft | 67.1 | 732 ft |
| August | 57.3 | 93 ft | 64.6 | 571 ft |
| September | 49.0 | −461 ft | 55.9 | 0 ft |
| October | 36.0 | −1,351 ft | 41.8 | −950 ft |
| November | 23.2 | −2,256 ft | 28.3 | −1,892 ft |
| December | 18.8 | −2,574 ft | 23.9 | −2,205 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 PANC
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 151 ft — the air behaves like 726 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 152 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 PANC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 67 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ted Stevens Anchorage International reaches roughly 732 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 PANC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,741 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 238 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 151 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ted Stevens Anchorage International?
151 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PANC (ICAO) / ANC (FAA), in Anchorage, Alaska.