
Regional airport · Cordova, United States
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith
- Elevation
- 54 ft
- Coordinates
- 60°30′N 145°29′W
- Local time
- America/Anchorage
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
PACV runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith (PACV/CDV) has 2 runways; the longest, 09/27, is 7,500 ft (2,286 m) of asphalt. Operating hours: 1500-0130Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at PACV, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Anchorage
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Cordova
Elevation
54 ft
Position
60.4918, -145.4780
Operating hours
1500-0130Z
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · PACV
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,500 ft (2,286 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 16/34 | 1,934 ft (589 m) | 30 ft | gravel | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at PACV.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Merle K (Mudhole) Smith (PACV / CDV) in Cordova, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. PACV is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at PACV
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at PACV
Direct FBO and handler coordination at PACV covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at PACV
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at PACV is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to PACV
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for PACV: 60° 29′ 30″ N 145° 28′ 41″ W; elevation 54 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Cordova
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Cordova. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at PACV.
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Cargo Operations at PACV
Support for freighter operations into PACV covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where PACV sits in the network
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Operating into PACV?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Merle K (Mudhole) Smith — one desk for the whole trip.