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Cordova Municipal Airport

Cordova, AlaskaElevation 12 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 8,000 ft

06/24
Dimensions
1,800 x 60 ft
Surface
Gravel (good)
RWY 0684°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 24264°T
Traffic patternLeft
09W/27W
Dimensions
8,000 x 3,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 09W
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27W
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cordova Municipal Airport is in Cordova, Alaska. Field elevation 12 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROBERT MATTSON
Manager phone907-424-3202
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACKU
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)JUNEAU
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates60.5439, -145.7270
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.500
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.500
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›STEEP RIDGE & HILL ALONG N EDGE; STRONG E WINDS; RWY SUBJ TO STRONG DOWNDRAFTS; BIRDS ROOST ON S SIDE; MOUNTAINS 3 MI FM AER RWY 24.
›SEAPLANE OPERS IN APCH TO RY 24.
›BUSY RESIDENTIAL ROAD BORDERS NORTHSIDE & PARALLELS RY.
›BIRDS INVOF ARPT DURING SUMMER MONTHS.
›SNOW REMOVAL ON IRREGULAR BASIS.
›SPB OPERS IN EYAK LAKE; EYAK LAKE FREEZES IN WINTER-TIDEWATER REMAINS OPEN.
›RY EDGE CONES REMOVED FOR WINTER 15 OCT THRU 1 MAY.
›NO PUBL SEAPLANE DOCK; . PUB SEAPLANE FACILITIES AT SMALL BOAT HARBOR.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›LARGER GRAVEL AT APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 24.
›RY 06/24 MARKED WITH REFLECTIVE CONES.
›TIE DOWNS ACROSS BUSY ROAD THAT PARRALLELS AIRSTRIP ON NORTH; BE ALERT TAXIING ACROSS ROAD.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
›RY COND NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗CKU on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CKU have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for CKU. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does CKU have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for CKU. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CKU?
CKU sits at 12 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CKU?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.