Cheap Flights to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport serves Cordova, a remote fishing community on Alaska’s Prince William Sound. With no road link to the rest of the state, the airport is the town’s main connection to Anchorage and the outside world.
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CDV is served by Alaska Airlines with scheduled flights to Anchorage and Yakutat. The airport has a long runway built to handle large aircraft in a remote setting.
IATA/ICAO codes
CDV / PACV
Location
Approximately 18 km from downtown Cordova
Key airline
Alaska Airlines
Notable feature
Lifeline for a town with no road connection to the state’s road system
Popular Routes
CDV’s network is small and Alaska-focused.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Alaska
Anchorage, Yakutat
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 6 to 8 weeks ahead is recommended. Late spring and summer bring the Copper River salmon season, birding on the delta and hiking, while winter is quiet and weather can disrupt flights.
About Cordova
Cordova is a small coastal town of about 2,500 people, surrounded by mountains, glaciers and wetlands. It draws anglers, bird watchers and adventurers seeking true Alaskan wilderness.
Things to Know When Flying Into Cordova
Weather and fog can delay flights, so allow flexibility.
Childs Glacier and the Copper River Delta are major sights along the highway.
Cordova is famed for its Copper River salmon and the Shorebird Festival in spring.
Alaska Marine Highway ferries provide a seasonal sea link.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Cordova is a remote fishing town on Prince William Sound with glaciers, the Copper River Delta wetlands and world-famous Copper River salmon.
Alaska Airlines operates scheduled service connecting Cordova to Anchorage and Yakutat.
The airport is about 18 km (11 miles) from town along the Copper River Highway, roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive.
Anchorage is the key connection for onward travel, with additional service through Yakutat.
Booking 6 to 8 weeks in advance is recommended, with May through September the most popular for fishing and outdoor travel.
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