Mudhole Smith Airport
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport is the main air gateway for Cordova, United States, linking this remote Alaskan community with the wider region. Identified by IATA code CDV and ICAO code PACV, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a low elevation of 54 feet (16 m), close to sea level. For travelers, that means an airport built around practicality rather than scale: it is small enough to navigate without much stress, but important enough to play a central role in reaching Cordova for fishing trips, outdoor adventures, work travel, and local connections.
About Mudhole Smith Airport
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport is the main air gateway for Cordova, United States, linking this remote Alaskan community with the wider region. Identified by IATA code CDV and ICAO code PACV, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a low elevation of 54 feet (16 m), close to sea level. For travelers, that means an airport built around practicality rather than scale: it is small enough to navigate without much stress, but important enough to play a central role in reaching Cordova for fishing trips, outdoor adventures, work travel, and local connections.
Overview
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport is the main air gateway for Cordova, United States, linking this remote Alaskan community with the wider region. Identified by IATA code CDV and ICAO code PACV, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a low elevation of 54 feet (16 m), close to sea level. For travelers, that means an airport built around practicality rather than scale: it is small enough to navigate without much stress, but important enough to play a central role in reaching Cordova for fishing trips, outdoor adventures, work travel, and local connections.
Key facts
- Airport name: Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport
- Location served: Cordova, United States
- Codes: CDV (IATA) and PACV (ICAO)
- Time zone: America/Anchorage
- Main runway: 09/27, 7,500 feet, asphalt, lighted
- Secondary runway: 16/34, 1,934 feet, gravel
What travelers should know
The airport’s runway setup is especially useful for understanding operations before you fly. Runway 09/27 is the primary strip, with a long 7,500-foot lighted asphalt surface that supports most regular aircraft movements and helps maintain access in a place where weather and daylight can shape travel plans. A shorter gravel runway, 16/34, adds operational flexibility. Because Cordova is a destination where conditions can change quickly, visitors should keep an eye on schedules, allow extra time around arrivals and departures, and be prepared for a travel experience that feels more regional and weather-aware than at major urban airports.
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FAQ
Mudhole Smith Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Mudhole Smith Airport is located in Cordova, United States (North America), at coordinates 60.490°, -145.470°.
- Its IATA code is CDV and its ICAO code is PACV.
- Mudhole Smith Airport serves Cordova, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Mudhole Smith Airport operates on America/Anchorage local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Mudhole Smith Airport sits at latitude 60.490° and longitude -145.470°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CDV. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CDV is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CDV on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Cordova, Alaska, 99574, United States, the phone number is +1 907-424-3202, the official website is https://nfdc.faa.gov/nfdcApps/services/ajv5/airportDisplay.jsp?airportId=cdv. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.