Talkeetna, Alaska · field elev 365 ft
Density Altitude at Talkeetna (PATK)
Talkeetna sits at 365 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (69 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,098 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 | 13.6 | −2,684 ft | 21.8 | −2,088 ft |
| February | 18.8 | −2,304 ft | 28.2 | −1,631 ft |
| March | 23.5 | −1,966 ft | 34.6 | −1,181 ft |
| April | 36.2 | −1,070 ft | 46.6 | −357 ft |
| May | 47.7 | −283 ft | 58.7 | 449 ft |
| June | 57.0 | 337 ft | 67.1 | 996 ft |
| July | 60.1 | 541 ft | 68.7 | 1,098 ft |
| August | 56.5 | 304 ft | 65.1 | 866 ft |
| September | 47.5 | −297 ft | 56.0 | 271 ft |
| October | 34.2 | −1,209 ft | 41.8 | −684 ft |
| November | 20.6 | −2,174 ft | 27.9 | −1,652 ft |
| December | 15.6 | −2,537 ft | 23.4 | −1,973 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 PATK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 365 ft — the air behaves like 1,118 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 366 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 PATK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 69 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Talkeetna reaches roughly 1,098 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 PATK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,684 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 541 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 365 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Talkeetna?
365 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PATK (ICAO) / TKA (FAA), in Talkeetna, Alaska.