Wiseman, Alaska · field elev 1,195 ft
Density Altitude at Wiseman (WSM)
Wiseman sits at 1,195 ft, and even a typical June afternoon (70 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,200 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 | −9.9 | −3,408 ft | −0.5 | −2,687 ft |
| February | −4.8 | −3,014 ft | 5.8 | −2,213 ft |
| March | 4.0 | −2,348 ft | 18.6 | −1,275 ft |
| April | 24.1 | −882 ft | 37.6 | 61 ft |
| May | 42.7 | 409 ft | 56.0 | 1,296 ft |
| June | 56.6 | 1,336 ft | 70.0 | 2,200 ft |
| July | 57.5 | 1,395 ft | 69.8 | 2,188 ft |
| August | 50.6 | 940 ft | 62.0 | 1,687 ft |
| September | 38.6 | 130 ft | 48.7 | 813 ft |
| October | 19.0 | −1,247 ft | 27.6 | −634 ft |
| November | −1.6 | −2,770 ft | 6.9 | −2,131 ft |
| December | −6.0 | −3,106 ft | 3.4 | −2,393 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 WSM
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,195 ft — the air behaves like 2,200 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,196 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 WSM in summer?
On a typical June afternoon — around 70 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wiseman reaches roughly 2,200 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 WSM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −3,408 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,395 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,195 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wiseman?
1,195 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is WSM (FAA), in Wiseman, Alaska.