Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (PACV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport in Cordova, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (PACV) is a regional airport serving Cordova, AK at 54 ft. PACV reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 16, 27, 34) — longest 7,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track PACV in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PACV 290153Z 22010KT 10SM SCT200 18/10 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP076 T01830100
What changed at PACV?
Since the 0053Z (4:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PACV
PACV is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 650 ft (field elevation 54 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at PACV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 1,934 ft | GVL | 8 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 27 | 7,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 09 | 7,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 34 | 1,934 ft | GVL | 8 kt tail | 6 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→10 kt, ceiling 2,000 ft → unlimited.
PACV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport in Cordova, AK: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around PACV is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of PACV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ENA UA /OV GKN237055 /TM 2140 /FL040 /TP C180 /WX FV99SM /WV 33015KT /TB LGT /RM SCT LAYER ABOVE 040 BKN LAYER TO THE WEST 070 AKFSS
ENA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GKN237055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2140Reported at 21:40 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP C180Aircraft type reporting.WX FV99SMWeather and flight visibility observed.WV 33015KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM SCT LAYER ABOVE 040 BKN L…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PACV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PACV reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 09
- 59%
- 16
- 27%
- 27
- 13%
- 34
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2346Z (3:46 PM AKDT)
TAF PACV 282346Z 2900/2924 27006KT P6SM SCT025 BKN130 FM290800 00000KT 5SM BR VCFG SCT003
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PACV
- IATA
- CDV
- FAA LID
- CDV
- City
- Cordova
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 54 ft
- Coordinates
- 60.4918, -145.4780
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 134.8 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 4h 22m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PACV reported VFR conditions during about 67.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 190 VFR flying days a year. March had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.6 kt, calm 41.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.8 | 20.6 | 4.3 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 73.0 | 17.9 | 6.1 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 77.1 | 16.4 | 4.3 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 76.1 | 19.3 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| May | 69.8 | 25.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 62.3 | 29.7 | 6.0 | 2.0 |
| Jul | 49.7 | 37.0 | 9.4 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 57.7 | 31.3 | 8.1 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 72.1 | 22.1 | 4.2 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 75.8 | 20.5 | 3.1 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 75.6 | 19.5 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 70.3 | 22.1 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 kt |
| Feb | 3.8 kt |
| Mar | 4.0 kt |
| Apr | 4.1 kt |
| May | 4.1 kt |
| Jun | 3.2 kt |
| Jul | 2.7 kt |
| Aug | 2.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.6 kt |
| Oct | 3.5 kt |
| Nov | 3.7 kt |
| Dec | 4.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PACV airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport in Cordova, AK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
PACV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PACV?+
PACV has 4 runways — 09, 16, 27, 34; the longest is 7,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PACV report its own weather?+
Yes — Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PACV have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PACV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PACV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PACV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PACV airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (PACV) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (PACV)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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