Seldovia, Alaska · field elev 29 ft
Density Altitude at Seldovia (PASO)
Seldovia sits at 29 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (62 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 238 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 | 25.8 | −2,223 ft | 30.8 | −1,868 ft |
| February | 28.4 | −2,037 ft | 33.5 | −1,678 ft |
| March | 29.5 | −1,959 ft | 35.5 | −1,538 ft |
| April | 36.9 | −1,441 ft | 43.3 | −999 ft |
| May | 44.3 | −931 ft | 51.2 | −464 ft |
| June | 50.9 | −484 ft | 58.1 | −5 ft |
| July | 55.4 | −184 ft | 61.8 | 238 ft |
| August | 54.7 | −231 ft | 61.5 | 218 ft |
| September | 48.6 | −639 ft | 54.7 | −231 ft |
| October | 39.7 | −1,247 ft | 45.4 | −856 ft |
| November | 31.5 | −1,818 ft | 36.1 | −1,496 ft |
| December | 28.2 | −2,052 ft | 32.9 | −1,720 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 PASO
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 29 ft — the air behaves like 251 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 30 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 PASO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 62 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Seldovia reaches roughly 238 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 PASO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,223 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −184 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 29 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Seldovia?
29 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PASO (ICAO) / SOV (FAA), in Seldovia, Alaska.