Wasilla, Alaska · field elev 354 ft

Density Altitude at Wasilla (PAWS)

Wasilla sits at 354 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (67 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 963 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈963 ft station: ANDERSON LAKE · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ANDERSON LAKE (8 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 17.3 −2,427 ft 23.7 −1,965 ft
February 21.5 −2,123 ft 28.8 −1,602 ft
March 26.1 −1,794 ft 33.8 −1,251 ft
April 37.7 −980 ft 46.5 −378 ft
May 47.8 −290 ft 58.3 409 ft
June 54.4 152 ft 64.0 782 ft
July 58.2 403 ft 66.8 963 ft
August 55.3 211 ft 63.6 756 ft
September 47.1 −337 ft 54.6 165 ft
October 35.7 −1,118 ft 42.4 −657 ft
November 23.2 −2,001 ft 29.7 −1,539 ft
December 19.4 −2,275 ft 25.3 −1,851 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 PAWS

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 976 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 976 ft

Field elevation 354 ft — the air behaves like 976 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at PAWS in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 67 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wasilla reaches roughly 963 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 PAWS on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,427 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 403 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 354 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Wasilla?

354 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAWS (ICAO) / IYS (FAA), in Wasilla, Alaska.