Merle K Mudhole Smith (CDV) Delays and On-Time Departures
Cordova, AK · ranked 94th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
83.0% of the 724 flights scheduled to depart Cordova (CDV) in the last 12 months left on time, 5.5 points above the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 94th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 1.9% of departures cancelled.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and August the worst month (69%).
Best time of day to fly out of Cordova (CDV)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm–1pm | 86.2% | 0.6% | 160 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.9% | 3.2% | 564 |
| 2pm–3pm | 86.1% | 2.7% | 74 |
| 3pm–4pm | 84.2% | 0.8% | 650 |
Airlines at CDV ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 83.0% | 85.9% | 1.9% | 724 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of CDV
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of CDV
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Cordova (CDV)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 90.0% | +5.4 pts | 3.9% | 52 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.7% | -0.8 pts | 0.8% | 248 |
| All other days | 84.6% | — | 2.0% | 1,124 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at CDV
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Cordova (CDV)
Every route from CDV with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDV → Yakutat (YAK) | 87.4% | 1.1% | 362 |
| CDV → Anchorage (ANC) | 84.4% | 2.8% | 362 |