Nondalton, Alaska · field elev 314 ft
Density Altitude at Nondalton (PANO)
Nondalton sits at 314 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (65 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 791 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 | 18.4 | −2,398 ft | 24.8 | −1,937 ft |
| February | 23.1 | −2,058 ft | 29.9 | −1,574 ft |
| March | 23.7 | −2,015 ft | 31.7 | −1,448 ft |
| April | 36.1 | −1,141 ft | 43.3 | −645 ft |
| May | 46.3 | −441 ft | 54.7 | 122 ft |
| June | 53.7 | 56 ft | 62.0 | 602 ft |
| July | 57.8 | 327 ft | 64.9 | 791 ft |
| August | 56.7 | 254 ft | 63.5 | 700 ft |
| September | 49.7 | −212 ft | 56.0 | 208 ft |
| October | 38.4 | −981 ft | 44.6 | −556 ft |
| November | 27.1 | −1,773 ft | 33.2 | −1,343 ft |
| December | 21.7 | −2,159 ft | 28.0 | −1,709 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 PANO
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 314 ft — the air behaves like 797 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 315 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 PANO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 65 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Nondalton reaches roughly 791 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 PANO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,398 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 327 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 314 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Nondalton?
314 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PANO (ICAO) / 5NN (FAA), in Nondalton, Alaska.