Russian Mission, Alaska · field elev 58 ft
Density Altitude at Russian Mission (PARS)
Russian Mission sits at 58 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (64 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 391 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 | −3,570 ft | 12.7 | −3,138 ft |
| February | 13.3 | −3,093 ft | 20.1 | −2,596 ft |
| March | 14.5 | −3,005 ft | 22.0 | −2,459 ft |
| April | 29.0 | −1,959 ft | 36.9 | −1,404 ft |
| May | 43.0 | −984 ft | 52.0 | −375 ft |
| June | 53.3 | −288 ft | 62.1 | 293 ft |
| July | 56.3 | −88 ft | 63.6 | 391 ft |
| August | 53.9 | −248 ft | 60.5 | 188 ft |
| September | 46.1 | −773 ft | 52.7 | −328 ft |
| October | 32.2 | −1,733 ft | 37.9 | −1,335 ft |
| November | 18.5 | −2,712 ft | 24.3 | −2,294 ft |
| December | 10.0 | −3,338 ft | 16.3 | −2,873 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 PARS
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 58 ft — the air behaves like 417 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 59 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 PARS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 64 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Russian Mission reaches roughly 391 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 PARS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −3,570 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −88 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 58 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Russian Mission?
58 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PARS (ICAO) / RSH (FAA), in Russian Mission, Alaska.