Private Jet Charter
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport, Cordova, Alaska, United States
Plan a trip involving Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (PACV) with airport location, runway references and nearby empty-leg listings. The direct carrier must confirm airport access and aircraft suitability for your itinerary.
PACV - Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport, Cordova, Alaska, United States
ICAO Code: PACV · IATA Code: CDV
Identifier references: OurAirports · FAA NASR (September 3, 2026).
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Airport Classification
Medium airport
Scheduled passenger service is listed in the source; this does not determine charter access.
Longest Published Runway
7,500 ft
Reference length only; usable runway and aircraft performance must be confirmed for the mission.
Field Elevation
54 ft
Published reference elevation; verify current airport and performance information before departure.
FBO, Handling & Access
Confirm for this mission
Current suitability, handling, parking, fuel, and permissions require direct-carrier confirmation.
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (PACV) Private Jet Charter Planning
OurAirports identifies Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (PACV) as a medium airport in Cordova, Alaska, United States, serving the Cordova area. Its source identifiers are CDV, PACV. The source marks scheduled passenger service present, which does not determine private-charter access.
Runway and operating checks for PACV
For preliminary comparison, the same source lists a longest published runway of 7,500 feet and a field elevation of 54 feet. Those values are reference fields, not an operating approval. Before a trip is proposed, the direct air carrier must confirm airport status and access, usable runway length and surface, aircraft performance, payload, weather, current notices, parking, fuel, customs when applicable, and handling for the requested date.
What to include in a charter request involving PACV
For a useful review, provide the passenger count, baggage, pets, accessibility needs, preferred schedule, and exact ground destination. Jet Partners acts as a charter services arranger and does not operate aircraft; a licensed direct air carrier controls and operates the flight. Aircraft, airport suitability, availability, operator, payment, change, and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing for the specific trip.
Reference coordinates, classification, elevation, and published runway length shown on this page come from OurAirports open data for source ident PACV. Reference fields can change and do not confirm airport status, charter access, or operator acceptance.
Planning references: the FAA Chart Supplement search and NOTAM Search. These are research starting points, not confirmation that PACV accepts charter operations. Current access and mission suitability require direct-carrier confirmation.
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport at a glance
- Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport is in Cordova, Alaska, United States.
- Longest runway: 7,500 feet.
Nearby airports
Location and straight-line distance inputs: OurAirports open data. Runway-length input: OurAirports open data.
Nearby airport reference comparison
| Airport | Distance from PACV | Published runway |
|---|---|---|
| Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (PACV)OurAirports record for PACVRunway: OurAirports open data | This airport | 7,500 ft |
| Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU)OurAirports record for CKURunway: OurAirports open data | 9.2 mi | 8,000 ft |
| Tatitlek Airport (PAKA)OurAirports record for 7KARunway: OurAirports open data | 48.7 mi | 8,000 ft |
| Valdez Pioneer Field (PAVD)OurAirports record for PAVDRunway: OurAirports open data | 51.3 mi | 6,500 ft |
Distances use each row's cited airport coordinates, not driving distances or flight routes. Runway figures use each row's cited runway source and are not usable landing distances. View the PACV primary coordinate source or the primary runway source or read the methodology and download airport reference data.
Cite this airport guide
For a destination guide, trip brief or article, reference this stable page and the underlying source. Include the date you accessed it.
Jet Partners. Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (PACV) airport planning reference. https://jetpartners.aero/airports/PACV#airport-reference. Reference data: OurAirports. Add your access date when citing.
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