Kokhanok, Alaska · field elev 115 ft
Density Altitude at Kokhanok (PFKK)
Kokhanok sits at 115 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (66 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 617 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 | 17.2 | −2,735 ft | 24.7 | −2,193 ft |
| February | 21.3 | −2,438 ft | 29.7 | −1,838 ft |
| March | 22.8 | −2,330 ft | 32.7 | −1,626 ft |
| April | 35.6 | −1,424 ft | 44.5 | −811 ft |
| May | 44.9 | −783 ft | 55.6 | −64 ft |
| June | 52.4 | −277 ft | 63.4 | 448 ft |
| July | 56.9 | 22 ft | 66.0 | 617 ft |
| August | 55.2 | −91 ft | 64.0 | 487 ft |
| September | 47.9 | −580 ft | 56.2 | −25 ft |
| October | 37.4 | −1,299 ft | 44.4 | −817 ft |
| November | 27.7 | −1,979 ft | 33.9 | −1,542 ft |
| December | 21.2 | −2,445 ft | 28.1 | −1,951 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 PFKK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 115 ft — the air behaves like 617 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 116 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 PFKK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 66 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kokhanok reaches roughly 617 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 PFKK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,735 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 22 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 115 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kokhanok?
115 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PFKK (ICAO) / 9K2 (FAA), in Kokhanok, Alaska.