Why go
- City in Alaska, United States.
- Served by Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU).
History
Cordova is a port city in Chugach Census Area, Alaska, United States. It lies near the mouth of the Copper River, at the head of Orca Inlet on the east side of Prince William Sound. The population was 2,609 at the 2020 census, up from 2,239 in 2010.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (73Q) · 2 routes: Anchorage, Yakutat
- Era Alaska 7H (BE1) · 1 route: Anchorage
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CDV has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Anchorage, Yakutat). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Alaska Marine Highway - Cordova, 0.9 mi); routes include Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova, Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cordova, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.