PACV Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport

Before you fly into PACV

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,053'

MSL · field 53' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF PACV

Current METAR

Observed 17:53Z

PACV 131753Z 00000KT 10SM SCT025 OVC033 08/05 A2972 RMK AO2 RAB1658E05 SLP063 P0000 60012 T00780050 10078 20056 53003

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 8°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 29.72 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: -526 ft
Ceiling: 3,300 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 13 18:00Z–14 18:00Z

TAF PACV 131728Z 1318/1418 09007KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 OVC035 TEMPO 1318/1322 5SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM140000 VRB05KT 6SM -RA OVC025 FM141000 09002KT 6SM -RA BR OVC015

BASEVFR

13 18:00Z–14 00:00Z

Wind: 090° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 3,500 ft, Scattered 2,500 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 11 NM SE
VFR sectional: ANCHORAGE
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: CDV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MATTHEW MYSZKA
Phone: 907-424-3202
Address: BOX 598, CORDOVA AK 99574

Flight service · Hours

FSS JNU: JUNEAU907-586-73801-866-297-2236
Attendance: 0600-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

Calm

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 09

095°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27	95° / 275°	7,500 ft	ASPH	09 R
16/34	162° / 342°	1,934 ft	GRVL	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	7,500'	7,500'	7,500'	7,500'	VASI 4-box left(3°)	ODALS	20', ant, 600' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 20
27	7,500'	7,500'	7,500'	7,500'	VASI 4-box left(3°)	MALSR	25', pole, 500' from thr, 450' R of cntrln, slope 12
34	—	—	—	—	—	—	70', trees, 350' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 5

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 27

LD · CAT I

CDV

110.7

ILS OR LOC RWY 27

PACV · IAP

ILS OR LOC RWY 27

PACV · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Other services: CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

No fuel prices published right now. Call the FBO directly.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

This is a TSA regulated airport; see 49 CFR 1542. Gates and doors must be secured at all times; for information contact the airport manager.Show FAA
Cordova weather is available by phone at 424-7614 or on frequency 122.65.Show FAA
Airport services and condition reporting are available only during maintenance duty hours; after hours contact the airport manager. Between 1600 and 0700 snow removal and deice are not available. Runway condition reports reflect day operations only.Show FAA
Airport sand has a larger gradation than FAA recommended; see AC150/5200-30.Show FAA
Moose and birds are in the vicinity of the airport and runways.Show FAA
Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
Erratic winds.Show FAA
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting equipment is available during aircraft operations only.Show FAA

Lighting notes

MALSR is activated on runway 27; ODALS on runway 09; VASI on runways 09 and 27; and high intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

09/27Pavement classification rating value is 977/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
16/34Runway 16/34 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled and non-scheduled operations with passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

3436 inch orange cones are present from May 1 to October 25.Show FAA
1636 inch orange cones are present from May 1 to October 25.Show FAA
09Runway 09 VASI is unusable beyond 4 nautical miles due to obstructions.Show FAA

Arresting gear

27_EMASEngineered materials arresting system 250 feet in length by 170 feet in width located at the departure end of runway 27.Show FAA

Other notes

Closed to aircraft rescue and firefighting operations for aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats except with 24 hour prior permission in writing from the airport manager at box 598 Cordova AK 99574.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · PACV

Answer card

ICAO: PACV
Name: MERLE K (MUDHOLE) SMITH
Location: CORDOVA, ALASKA
Elevation: 53 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,053 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 09/27 · 7,500 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 19°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (PACV) is in Cordova, Alaska. Field elevation is 53 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 7,500 ft. Runway 16/34 is 1,934 ft of gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 123.6.

The field has one ILS approach to runway 27. Runway 27 also has MALSR lighting. Runway 09 has ODALS and VASI. Runway 09/27 is lighted by high intensity runway lights that are controlled by CTAF. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so verify the current Chart Supplement before flying. The airport is TSA regulated. Gates and doors must stay secured. Contact the airport manager for access questions.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability. First-time pilots should also plan for local weather and runway condition updates. Cordova weather is available by phone or on 122.65. Airport services and condition reporting are only available during maintenance duty hours. After hours, contact the airport manager. Snow removal and deice are not available between 1600 and 0700. Moose and birds are in the area. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PACV?

The longest runway is 09/27 at 7,500 ft. Runway 16/34 is 1,934 ft and gravel.

Does PACV have an ILS approach?

Yes. The facts list one ILS approach to runway 27.

Is Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport towered?

No. PACV has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.6 for local traffic.

What is the pattern altitude at PACV?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying in.

Which runway has the best instrument lighting at PACV?

Runway 27 has MALSR. Runway 09 has ODALS and VASI. Runway 09/27 also has high intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF.

Are there any on-field FBOs at PACV?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

Is PACV open to large passenger aircraft?

There are restrictions in the published remarks. Runway 16/34 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 passenger operations with more than 30 seats. Aircraft rescue and firefighting for aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats also needs 24 hour prior written permission from the airport manager.

What should I know about winter ops at PACV?

Airport services and condition reporting are only available during maintenance duty hours. Between 1600 and 0700, snow removal and deice are not available. Runway condition reports reflect day operations only.

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