Whittier, Alaska · field elev 39 ft
Density Altitude at Whittier (PAWR)
Whittier sits at 39 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (63 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 355 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 | 28.2 | −2,039 ft | 32.6 | −1,728 ft |
| February | 29.2 | −1,968 ft | 33.3 | −1,679 ft |
| March | 31.2 | −1,827 ft | 35.7 | −1,512 ft |
| April | 38.6 | −1,310 ft | 43.8 | −953 ft |
| May | 46.8 | −749 ft | 53.1 | −325 ft |
| June | 54.1 | −258 ft | 61.1 | 204 ft |
| July | 57.2 | −52 ft | 63.4 | 355 ft |
| August | 56.1 | −125 ft | 61.5 | 230 ft |
| September | 49.5 | −566 ft | 54.2 | −251 ft |
| October | 40.1 | −1,207 ft | 44.0 | −939 ft |
| November | 32.5 | −1,735 ft | 36.5 | −1,456 ft |
| December | 29.6 | −1,940 ft | 33.9 | −1,637 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 PAWR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 39 ft — the air behaves like 328 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 40 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 PAWR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 63 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Whittier reaches roughly 355 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 PAWR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,039 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −52 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 39 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Whittier?
39 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAWR (ICAO) / IEM (FAA), in Whittier, Alaska.