Paxson, Alaska · field elev 2,653 ft
Density Altitude at Paxson (PAXK)
Paxson sits at 2,653 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (66 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,728 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 | −1.8 | −937 ft | 6.5 | −321 ft |
| February | 4.2 | −490 ft | 15.2 | 311 ft |
| March | 9.8 | −79 ft | 22.4 | 823 ft |
| April | 26.0 | 1,076 ft | 37.0 | 1,833 ft |
| May | 40.4 | 2,063 ft | 50.9 | 2,761 ft |
| June | 50.7 | 2,748 ft | 62.6 | 3,518 ft |
| July | 54.5 | 2,996 ft | 65.9 | 3,728 ft |
| August | 49.9 | 2,695 ft | 60.1 | 3,358 ft |
| September | 40.9 | 2,097 ft | 50.5 | 2,735 ft |
| October | 24.4 | 964 ft | 32.6 | 1,533 ft |
| November | 5.5 | −394 ft | 14.7 | 275 ft |
| December | 1.1 | −720 ft | 11.0 | 8 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 PAXK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,653 ft — the air behaves like 3,735 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,655 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 PAXK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 66 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Paxson reaches roughly 3,728 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 PAXK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −937 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,996 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,653 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Paxson?
2,653 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PAXK (ICAO) / PXK (FAA), in Paxson, Alaska.