Nelson Lagoon, Alaska · field elev 14 ft
Density Altitude at Nelson Lagoon (PAOU)
Nelson Lagoon sits at 14 ft, and even its warmest typical afternoon (August, 57 °F) leaves density altitude around −97 ft — below the field elevation itself. Cold, dense air is the norm here; watch for the opposite altimetry problem on cold days instead.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9 | −1,879 ft | 35.2 | −1,578 ft |
| February | 31.4 | −1,844 ft | 34.9 | −1,599 ft |
| March | 30.8 | −1,886 ft | 34.7 | −1,613 ft |
| April | 35.3 | −1,571 ft | 39.5 | −1,279 ft |
| May | 40.9 | −1,183 ft | 45.5 | −868 ft |
| June | 47.2 | −753 ft | 51.9 | −436 ft |
| July | 51.4 | −470 ft | 56.1 | −156 ft |
| August | 52.5 | −396 ft | 57.0 | −97 ft |
| September | 48.7 | −651 ft | 53.4 | −336 ft |
| October | 41.2 | −1,162 ft | 45.5 | −868 ft |
| November | 36.4 | −1,494 ft | 40.1 | −1,238 ft |
| December | 32.7 | −1,753 ft | 36.5 | −1,487 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 PAOU
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 14 ft — the air behaves like −97 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 15 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 PAOU in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 57 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Nelson Lagoon reaches roughly −97 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 PAOU on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,886 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −396 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 14 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Nelson Lagoon?
14 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAOU (ICAO) / OUL (FAA), in Nelson Lagoon, Alaska.