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Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport
CDV · PACV · Cordova, AK · 54 ft elevation · var 19E · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- PACV / CDV
- Coordinates
- 60.4918, -145.4780
- Elevation
- 54 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JUNEAU
- NOTAM facility
- CDV
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-1630
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1949/01
- Distance from city
- 11 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 02:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 04:12 AM | 12:12Z |
| Sunset | 11:15 PM | 07:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 01:27 AM | 09:27Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
01:27 AM → 02:00 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
12:15 AM → 03:12 AM
Plan a flight from PACV
Runway 09/27
7,500 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good) 09
- Heading
- 095° mag · 114° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Approach lights
- ODALS
- Traffic pattern
- Right
27
- Heading
- 275° mag · 294° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument approach
- ILS/DME
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 16/34
1,934 ft × 30 ft · Gravel (Fair) 16
- Heading
- 162° mag · 181° true
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
34
- Heading
- 342° mag · 1° true
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 133.6 | ANCHORAGE APP/DEP |
| ASOS | 134.8 | |
| CTAF | 123.6 | |
| FSS | 122.2 | JUNEAU RDO |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOH · Johnstone Point | VOR-DME | 116.70 | r061° / 33.2 NM |
Airport diagram
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Approaches
- ILS OR LOC RWY 27 ↗ · amdt 12
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 27 ↗ · amdt 2D
- RNAV (GPS)-B ↗ · amdt 2C
Departures
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Cargo
Ownership & management
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER ROAD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2200
Manager
MATTHEW MYSZKA
BOX 598, CORDOVA, AK
907-424-3202
Remarks FAA
- 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.
- ARPT SVCS & COND RPTG AVBL ONLY DURG MAINT DUTY HR; AFT HR - AMGR. BTN 1600 & 0700 SNOW REMOVAL & DEICE NA. RWY COND RPT REFLECTS DAY OPS ONLY.
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 27; ODALS RWY 09; VASI RWYS 09 & 27; HIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.
- ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 250 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD DER 27.
- PCR VALUE: 977/F/A/X/T
- RWY 16/34 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/380 SKED AND NON-SKED OPS WITH PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
- 36 IN ORANGE CONES MAY 1 - OCT 25.
- 36 IN ORANGE CONES MAY 1 - OCT 25.
- RWY 09 VASI UNUSBL BYD 4 NM DUE TO OBSTS.
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