Rampart, Alaska · field elev 307 ft

Density Altitude at Rampart (PFMP)

Rampart sits at 307 ft, and even a typical June afternoon (73 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,276 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: June · ≈1,276 ft station: MANLEY HOT SPRINGS 15NE · 27 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MANLEY HOT SPRINGS 15NE (27 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 −9.9 −4,541 ft 1.7 −3,646 ft
February −1.6 −3,898 ft 12.4 −2,846 ft
March 6.6 −3,277 ft 24.2 −1,988 ft
April 27.7 −1,739 ft 42.5 −708 ft
May 45.4 −511 ft 60.6 502 ft
June 56.5 233 ft 72.6 1,276 ft
July 59.2 410 ft 72.3 1,257 ft
August 53.3 20 ft 65.8 840 ft
September 41.1 −804 ft 53.5 34 ft
October 23.4 −2,046 ft 32.9 −1,372 ft
November 0.6 −3,730 ft 10.9 −2,957 ft
December −6.0 −4,237 ft 3.3 −3,525 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 PFMP

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,302 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,302 ft

Field elevation 307 ft — the air behaves like 1,302 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at PFMP in summer?

On a typical June afternoon — around 73 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rampart reaches roughly 1,276 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 PFMP on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −4,541 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 410 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 307 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Rampart?

307 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PFMP (ICAO) / RMP (FAA), in Rampart, Alaska.