Shishmaref, Alaska · field elev 14 ft

Density Altitude at Shishmaref (PASH)

Shishmaref sits at 14 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (62 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 232 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈232 ft station: DEERING AP · 94 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DEERING AP (94 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January −3.9 −4,448 ft 3.8 −3,859 ft
February 0.7 −4,094 ft 9.1 −3,461 ft
March −0.1 −4,155 ft 8.1 −3,535 ft
April 14.4 −3,068 ft 21.9 −2,521 ft
May 33.1 −1,725 ft 40.4 −1,217 ft
June 46.9 −773 ft 55.7 −183 ft
July 53.7 −316 ft 62.0 232 ft
August 49.8 −577 ft 57.3 −77 ft
September 41.4 −1,148 ft 48.4 −671 ft
October 27.5 −2,120 ft 33.6 −1,690 ft
November 12.8 −3,186 ft 20.5 −2,623 ft
December 1.7 −4,018 ft 9.5 −3,431 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 PASH

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 232 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 232 ft

Field elevation 14 ft — the air behaves like 232 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at PASH in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 62 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Shishmaref reaches roughly 232 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 PASH on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −4,448 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −316 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 Shishmaref?

14 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PASH (ICAO) / SHH (FAA), in Shishmaref, Alaska.