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 calm, visibility 6 statute miles, scattered clouds at 200 ft, temperature 6°C (42°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI PACV 130912Z 00000KT 6SM BR SCT002 06/06 A3005 RMK AO2 T00560056 $
What changed at PACV?
Since the 0905Z (1:05 AM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from IFR to VFR.
- Visibility improved from 2.5 SM to 6 SM.
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Current pilot readout for PACV
PACV is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 6 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately -1,200 ft (field elevation 54 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 7,500 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 16 | 1,934 ft | GVL | - | - |
| 27 | 7,500 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 34 | 1,934 ft | GVL | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling 200 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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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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CDV UA /OV JOH/TM 0500/FL340/TP A320/TB CONT LGT 340-300/RM ZAN- DURING DESCENT
CDV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JOHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0500Reported at 05:00 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGT 340-300Turbulence: cont light 34,000–30,000 ft.RM ZAN- DURING DESCENTRemarks.⚠️ 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 low IFR across 51 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → IFR
- 09
- 50%
- 27
- 24%
- 16
- 17%
- 34
- 9%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0658Z (10:58 PM AKDT)
TAF PACV 130658Z 1307/1406 VRB02KT P6SM BKN002 FM130800 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 FM132000 24005KT P6SM SCT100
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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
- Next sunset
- 18h 32m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at PACV
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 2610 · 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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