Willow, Alaska · field elev 215 ft
Density Altitude at Willow (PAUO)
Willow sits at 215 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (68 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 895 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 | 5.7 | −3,461 ft | 15.3 | −2,748 ft |
| February | 13.4 | −2,888 ft | 24.9 | −2,054 ft |
| March | 20.9 | −2,341 ft | 34.3 | −1,389 ft |
| April | 35.5 | −1,306 ft | 46.4 | −557 ft |
| May | 47.6 | −476 ft | 58.3 | 238 ft |
| June | 56.7 | 132 ft | 66.6 | 779 ft |
| July | 60.1 | 356 ft | 68.4 | 895 ft |
| August | 56.8 | 139 ft | 65.1 | 682 ft |
| September | 47.4 | −490 ft | 56.3 | 106 ft |
| October | 32.3 | −1,529 ft | 40.6 | −953 ft |
| November | 15.5 | −2,734 ft | 23.5 | −2,154 ft |
| December | 8.8 | −3,229 ft | 17.5 | −2,588 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 PAUO
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 215 ft — the air behaves like 869 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 216 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 PAUO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 68 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Willow reaches roughly 895 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 PAUO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −3,461 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 356 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 215 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Willow?
215 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAUO (ICAO) / UUO (FAA), in Willow, Alaska.