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PACV
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport · Cordova
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
54 ft / 16 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 123.60 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (PACV), located in Cordova, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 54 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport
ICAO / IATA
PACV / CDV
Municipality
Cordova
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
54 ft
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Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,500 ft / 2,286 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 114.2° / 294.2°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 114.2° / 294.2°
RWY 09 (114.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (294.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,899 ft / 579 m
Runway Width: 30 ft / 9 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 180.7° / 0.7°
Runway Width: 30 ft / 9 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 180.7° / 0.7°
RWY 16 (180.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (0.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D ANCHORAGE APP/DEP
133.60 MHz
ASOS ASOS
134.80 MHz
CTAF CTAF
123.60 MHz
FSS JUNEAU RDO
122.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026