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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Cordova"
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  "airlines": [
    "Alaska Airlines",
    "Gulkana Air Service (Charter)",
    "Regional air taxi operators"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
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  "city": "Cordova",
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  "connection_tips": "Connecting at Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) is a remarkably simple experience due to its single-terminal layout and limited daily flight operations. Most travelers use CDV as a final destination to reach the town of Cordova or the surrounding wilderness for world-class salmon fishing. If you are connecting to an international flight in Anchorage (ANC), ensure you allow at least 3 hours for baggage collection and a terminal transfer, as regional flights in Alaska can occasionally be impacted by coastal fog or heavy snow. Ground transportation from the airport to the Cordova town center takes approximately 20-25 minutes via the Copper River Highway.\n\nThere are no regular public bus services, so a taxi or pre-arranged shuttle is the most reliable option. Local providers like Wild Rover Taxi meet all scheduled arrivals, but it is highly recommended to book your ride in advance, especially during the peak commercial fishing season (May to September). For those heading to the Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal in town, a taxi is the most direct link for vehicle or passenger connections to Whittier and Valdez.\n\nIf you are renting a car, local agencies like Chinook Auto Rentals are located in town and can often arrange for airport vehicle delivery by prior arrangement. Always carry sufficient emergency supplies if exploring the highway, as services outside the town center are non-existent. A unique tip for travelers is to visit the Alaganik Slough, located just a short drive from the airport, for some of the best birdwatching and accessible salmon viewing in the delta.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Alaska Airlines is the sole major carrier; check for Combi aircraft flights carrying cargo.",
    "Pre-book your ride to town; fishing season can tighten taxi availability.",
    "The airport is located 13 miles from town; allow at least 30 minutes for the highway journey.",
    "Arrive just 60-90 minutes before your flight; the terminal processing is very efficient.",
    "Enjoy the spectacular glacial views during the low-altitude approach over the Copper River Delta."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "CDV",
  "icao": "PACV",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 60.4918,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimal terminal amenities. Visit the nearby Alaganik Slough (10 mins away) for wildlife viewing or the town of Cordova during long layovers.",
  "longitude": -145.4776,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Visit the Alaska Airlines service counter in the terminal or contact the airport manager's office for assistance.",
  "name": "Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ANC",
      "name": "Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YAK",
      "name": "Yakutat Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "VDZ",
      "name": "Valdez Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BSW",
      "name": "Boswell Bay Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CKU",
      "name": "Cordova Municipal Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CZN",
      "name": "Chisana Airport"
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  ],
  "terminal_info": "Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) is Cordova's airport on the eastern side of Prince William Sound, and it is essential because Cordova has no road link to the rest of Alaska's highway system. The airport therefore functions as one of the town's main lifelines alongside ferry service, carrying residents, workers, visitors, and cargo into a community known for fishing, the Copper River salmon run, and access to the delta and surrounding wilderness. Its runway is long enough for jet service, but the overall passenger experience remains that of a compact Alaska community airport rather than a large regional hub.\n\nThe terminal reflects that role exactly. Travelers can expect a straightforward building with check-in, baggage, and waiting functions sized to a small number of daily flights. The emphasis is on reliability and quick processing, not on extensive concessions or long dwell times. Airports in isolated Alaska communities often have an intimate, practical feel, and CDV fits that pattern: local, weather-aware, and built around the needs of people who are either going straight into town or heading back out through Anchorage and the state network.\n\nWhat makes CDV distinctive is the landscape around it. The airport sits amid one of North America's great wetland and salmon regions, with the Copper River Delta, Chugach scenery, and coastal weather shaping both the approach and the airport's operating rhythm. The terminal serves as a gateway to a place that is simultaneously remote, economically important, and ecologically famous. That gives the airport a strong sense of purpose even though the building itself stays modest and unpretentious.",
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}