New Stuyahok, Alaska · field elev 371 ft
Density Altitude at New Stuyahok (PANW)
New Stuyahok sits at 371 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (65 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 841 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 | −2,457 ft | 23.5 | −1,958 ft |
| February | 22.1 | −2,059 ft | 29.5 | −1,531 ft |
| March | 23.5 | −1,958 ft | 31.8 | −1,370 ft |
| April | 36.0 | −1,076 ft | 44.5 | −492 ft |
| May | 45.6 | −418 ft | 55.2 | 226 ft |
| June | 52.8 | 66 ft | 62.1 | 679 ft |
| July | 56.7 | 325 ft | 64.6 | 841 ft |
| August | 55.7 | 259 ft | 63.3 | 757 ft |
| September | 48.7 | −208 ft | 56.3 | 298 ft |
| October | 36.4 | −1,049 ft | 43.8 | −540 ft |
| November | 25.0 | −1,851 ft | 31.9 | −1,363 ft |
| December | 18.6 | −2,311 ft | 25.7 | −1,801 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 PANW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 371 ft — the air behaves like 867 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 372 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 PANW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 65 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at New Stuyahok reaches roughly 841 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 PANW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,457 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 325 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 371 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of New Stuyahok?
371 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PANW (ICAO) / KNW (FAA), in New Stuyahok, Alaska.