FAA Information Effective: Apr 17, 2025
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(PACV) Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport
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Cordova, AK
(907) 424-3202
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0600-1630
FAA
Elevation:
53 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
CLASS E SVC CONTINOUS
FAA
Fees:
None
Timezone:
AKDT (UTC-08:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:15 am - 10:03 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
11:04 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
4:11 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
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Local Food/Lodging/Activities
Local Attractions
Local Activities
Restaurants
Hotels and Lodging
Travel Discounts
(907) 424-5901
(904) 424-3272
(907) 424-7249
(907) 424-7168
Powder House
(907) 424-3529
(907) 424-3730
Barn Restaurant & Inn
(907) 424-3895
Cordova Cafe
(907) 424-3384
OK Restaurant
(907) 424-3433
(907) 424-5599
CDV
Bear Country Lodge
Reluctant Fisherman
Orca Adv Lodge
Bear's Den Cabins
Powder House
Harborside Pizza
Barn Restaurant & Inn
Cordova Cafe
OK Restaurant
Baja Taco
Flying Clubs
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Runway 09/27
Dimensions:
7,500 × 150 ft
(2,286 × 46 m)
(2,286 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 90,000 lbs
Double wheel: 153,000 lbs
Double tandem: 280,000 lbs
Double wheel: 153,000 lbs
Double tandem: 280,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 977/F/A/X/T
FAA
| Designator: | 09 | 27 |
| Elevation: | 41.6 ft | 43 ft |
| Heading: | 095° magnetic 114° true | 275° magnetic 294° true |
| Gradient: | 0.02% up | 0.02% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Fair condition | precision, in Fair condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | Antenna, 250 ft Left ft of center, 20 ft high, 600 ft from end, 20:1 clearance slope | Pole, 450 ft Right ft of center, 25 ft high, 500 ft from end, 12:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | Rwy 09 VASI Unusbl Byd 4 Nm Due to Obsts. FAA | Engineered Materials Arresting System (Emas) 250 Ft in Length by 170 Ft in Width Lctd Der 27. FAA |
Runway 16/34
Dimensions:
1,934 × 30 ft
(589 × 9 m)
(589 × 9 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
gravel, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
Acr Operations More Than 30 Pax Seats Na.
FAA
| Designator: | 16 | 34 |
| Elevation: | 49.5 ft | 38.6 ft |
| Heading: | 162° magnetic 181° true | -18° magnetic 001° true |
| Gradient: | 0.56% down | 0.56% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | none, in Poor condition | none, in Poor condition |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | Trees, 150 ft Left ft of center, 70 ft high, 350 ft from end, 5:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | 36 in Orange Cones May 1 - Oct 25. FAA | 36 in Orange Cones May 1 - Oct 25. FAA |
TFRs
Location: CDV
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: CDV
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NOTAM count: 2
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/0024 | 10/16/2024 2110 | SID MERLE K (MUDHOLE) SMITH, CORDOVA, AK.
CASEL SEVEN DEPARTURE...
FROM HUMPY TO WEVIN NA. DISREGARD J133. 2… | |
| 05/006 | 05/01/2025 1956 | 05/16/2025 1956 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1275206) 602947.20N1452754.50W (0.5NM NNE CDV) 255.2FT (199.1FT AGL) U/S |
Additional Remarks
Airport Sand Lrgr Gradation Than FAA Rcmdd/See Ac150/5200-30.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Airport Services & Cond Rptg Avbl Only Durg Maint Duty Hr; Aft Hr - Amgr. between 1600 & 0700 Snow Removal & Deice Na. Rwy Cond Rpt Reflects Day Operations Only.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Arff Equip Durg Acr Act Only.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cordova Wx - 424-7614 or 122.65.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Erratic Winds.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Moose & Birds In vicinity of Airport & Rwys.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tsa Regulated Arpt; See 49 Cfr 1542. Gates & Doors Must be Secured All Times; Info - Amgr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Wx Camera Avbl on Internet At Weathercams.FAA.Gov
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Clsd to Acr Operations More Than 30 Pax Seats Exc 24 Hr Prior Permission Required in Writing - Airport Manager Box 598 Cordova Ak 99574.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 60.49164, -145.47756
- 60° 29′ 29.9″ N, 145° 28′ 39.2″ W
- 60° 29.498′ N, 145° 28.653′ W
ARTCC:
Anchorage (ZAN)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Anchorage Sectional
FSS:
Juneau (JNU)
1-866-297-2236
1-866-297-2236
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
19E (2015)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
- low intensity: 3 clicks in 10 secs
- medium intensity: 5 clicks in 10 secs
- high intensity: 7 clicks in 10 secs
AM
Actvt MALSR Rwy 27; ODALS Rwy 09; VASI Rwys 09 & 27; HIRL Rwy 09/27 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASOS | 134.8T (907) 424-5900 | ||
| CTAF | 123.6 |
Navaids
Services
Aircraft & Activity
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METARs
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Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Matthew Myszka
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3202 (Office)
Owner
Alaska Dot&PF Northern Region
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 451-5250 (Office)