Sitka, Alaska · field elev 27 ft
Density Altitude at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez (PASI)
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez sits at 27 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (62 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 235 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 | 36.5 | −1,471 ft | 40.5 | −1,194 ft |
| February | 36.7 | −1,457 ft | 41.2 | −1,146 ft |
| March | 37.5 | −1,401 ft | 42.5 | −1,057 ft |
| April | 42.6 | −1,050 ft | 48.1 | −676 ft |
| May | 48.1 | −676 ft | 53.3 | −326 ft |
| June | 53.0 | −346 ft | 57.6 | −41 ft |
| July | 56.5 | −114 ft | 60.4 | 144 ft |
| August | 57.3 | −61 ft | 61.8 | 235 ft |
| September | 53.2 | −333 ft | 57.9 | −21 ft |
| October | 46.4 | −791 ft | 50.8 | −494 ft |
| November | 40.0 | −1,229 ft | 44.3 | −934 ft |
| December | 37.5 | −1,401 ft | 41.5 | −1,125 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 PASI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 27 ft — the air behaves like 248 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 28 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 PASI in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 62 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez reaches roughly 235 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 PASI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,471 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −61 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 27 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sitka Rocky Gutierrez?
27 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PASI (ICAO) / SIT (FAA), in Sitka, Alaska.