Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport serves Cordova, Alaska, and nearby communities. It is a regional airport with a single terminal handling commuter and regional flights to larger Alaskan hubs.
Terminal Guide for Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport #
The airport operates from one small passenger terminal with basic check‑in and waiting areas. There are no multiple concourses or complex airside transfer systems.
Getting to and From Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport #
Local transport options are limited but straightforward: taxis, shuttles and private transfers connect the terminal with the town of Cordova.
- Taxis / shuttles: local operators meet flights for short transfers into town.
- Ferry / water access: Cordova also has maritime connections; many visitors arrive or depart by sea depending on season.
- Car hire: local car rental options are limited compared with larger hubs.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport #
Facilities are focused on regional travellers: a small café or snack outlet, restrooms and seating are typically available. There are few if any airline lounges and limited retail. Accessibility assistance should be coordinated with carriers ahead of travel.
Tips for Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport #
- Remember Cordova is not road‑connected to the Alaska highway system. Most visitors reach the community by air or by ferry; plan onward travel accordingly.
- Check weather and schedules. Coastal Alaska flights can be disrupted by weather; allow flexibility in connections.
Weather & Climate near Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport #
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 17°C. Heavy rainfall (2296 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - 0° | -10° | 166 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 2° | -8° | 161 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.8h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 4° | -6° | 147 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 8° | 0° | 139 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Poor | 3° - 12° | 6° | 155 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 17.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 11° | 136 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 18.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 9° - 17° | 13° | 134 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 9° - 17° | 13° | 222 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 14° | 7° | 320 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 0° - 7° | 0° | 301 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | -6° - 2° | -7° | 190 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | -7° - 1° | -8° | 225 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |