Nunapitchuk, Alaska · field elev 22 ft
Density Altitude at Nunapitchuk (PPIT)
Nunapitchuk sits at 22 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (64 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 347 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 | 6.9 | −3,615 ft | 12.7 | −3,183 ft |
| February | 13.3 | −3,139 ft | 20.1 | −2,642 ft |
| March | 14.5 | −3,051 ft | 22.0 | −2,504 ft |
| April | 29.0 | −2,004 ft | 36.9 | −1,449 ft |
| May | 43.0 | −1,029 ft | 52.0 | −419 ft |
| June | 53.3 | −333 ft | 62.1 | 249 ft |
| July | 56.3 | −133 ft | 63.6 | 347 ft |
| August | 53.9 | −292 ft | 60.5 | 144 ft |
| September | 46.1 | −817 ft | 52.7 | −373 ft |
| October | 32.2 | −1,778 ft | 37.9 | −1,380 ft |
| November | 18.5 | −2,758 ft | 24.3 | −2,339 ft |
| December | 10.0 | −3,383 ft | 16.3 | −2,918 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 PPIT
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 22 ft — the air behaves like 373 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 23 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
Nearby Alaska fields
- PFKA — Kasigluk
Kasigluk · elev 48 ft
- PAAB — Atmautluak
Atmautluak · elev 19 ft
- PANA — Napakiak
Napakiak · elev 17 ft
- PABE — Bethel
Bethel · elev 129 ft
- PAPK — Napaskiak
Napaskiak · elev 11 ft
- PFZK — Akiachak
Akiachak · elev 23 ft
- PFKW — Kwethluk
Kwethluk · elev 25 ft
- PAAJ — Tuntutuliak
Tuntutuliak · elev 16 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at PPIT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 64 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Nunapitchuk reaches roughly 347 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 PPIT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −3,615 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about −133 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 22 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Nunapitchuk?
22 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is PPIT (ICAO) / 16A (FAA), in Nunapitchuk, Alaska.