Quinhagak, Alaska · field elev 43 ft
Density Altitude at Quinhagak (PAQH)
Quinhagak sits at 43 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (64 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 372 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 | 6.9 | −3,589 ft | 12.7 | −3,157 ft |
| February | 13.3 | −3,112 ft | 20.1 | −2,615 ft |
| March | 14.5 | −3,024 ft | 22.0 | −2,478 ft |
| April | 29.0 | −1,977 ft | 36.9 | −1,423 ft |
| May | 43.0 | −1,003 ft | 52.0 | −393 ft |
| June | 53.3 | −307 ft | 62.1 | 275 ft |
| July | 56.3 | −107 ft | 63.6 | 372 ft |
| August | 53.9 | −266 ft | 60.5 | 170 ft |
| September | 46.1 | −791 ft | 52.7 | −347 ft |
| October | 32.2 | −1,752 ft | 37.9 | −1,354 ft |
| November | 18.5 | −2,731 ft | 24.3 | −2,312 ft |
| December | 10.0 | −3,357 ft | 16.3 | −2,892 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 PAQH
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 43 ft — the air behaves like 398 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 44 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 PAQH in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 64 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Quinhagak reaches roughly 372 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 PAQH on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −3,589 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −107 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 43 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Quinhagak?
43 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAQH (ICAO) / AQH (FAA), in Quinhagak, Alaska.