MERLE K (MUDHOLE) SMITH (PACV)
Cordova, Alaska · Valdez-Cordova County · 11 miles SE of city
Airport information
FAA identifierCDV
ICAO identifierPACV
Elevation53 ft MSL
Latitude60.49164° N
Longitude145.47756° W
Magnetic variation19E
AirspaceClass E
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Nonhub
Based aircraft29
Annual enplanements18,244
Planned development (2025–29)$111,568,754
Sectional chartANCHORAGE
ARTCCAnchorage Center
Flight ServiceJuneau
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1949/01
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityCDV
AttendedALL / ALL / 0600-1630
ManagerMatthew Myszka
Manager phone907-424-3202
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,500 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 09: right pattern, V4L, ODALS · 27: V4L, MALSR |
| 16/34 | 1,934 × 30 ft | Gravel (fair) | — |
ILS approaches: 27 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CORDOVA RCO | 122.2 | CORDOVA |
| CORDOVA RCO | 123.6 | CORDOVA |
| CTAF | 123.6 | — |
| JOHNSTONE POINT RCAG | 119.3 | — |
| MIDDLETON ISLAND RCAG | 133.6 | — |
| MIDDLETON ISLAND RCAG | 269.4 | — |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 907-424-5900
Airport remarks
- CLSD TO ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC 24 HR PPR IN WRITING - AMGR BOX 598 CORDOVA AK 99574.
- ERRATIC WINDS.
- MOOSE & BIRDS INVOF ARPT & RWYS.
- ARFF EQUIP DURG ACR ACT ONLY.
- CORDOVA WX - 424-7614 OR 122.65.
- ARPT SAND LRGR GRADATION THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
- WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
- TSA REGULATED ARPT; SEE 49 CFR 1542. GATES & DOORS MUST BE SECURED ALL TIMES; INFO - AMGR.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
