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Fort Smith Regional Airport

FSM · KFSM · Fort Smith, AR · 469 ft elevation · var 1E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KFSM / FSM
Coordinates
35.3366, -94.3674
Elevation
469 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
JONESBORO
NOTAM facility
FSM
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1941/07
Distance from city
3 SE

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:33 AM10:33Z
Sunrise06:03 AM11:03Z
Sunset08:36 PM01:36Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:05 PM02:05Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:05 PM → 05:33 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:36 PM → 05:03 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 02/20; HIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. on 118.3 — Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

07TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 07 · 080°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
118.3

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 07 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 07/25

8,000 ft × 150 ft · ASP
07
Heading
080° mag · 81° true
25
Heading
260° mag · 261° true
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
APP35.357RAZORBACK APP
APP120.175RAZORBACK APP
ATIS126.3
CLD133.85CLNC DEL
CTAF118.3
DEP120.9RAZORBACK DEP
GND121.9
RDO122.2JONESBORO RDO
TWR118.3
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
FSM · Fort SmithVORTAC110.40r230° / 5.6 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches10

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Avionics, Charter, Instruction

Ownership & management

Owner
FORT SMITH ARPT COMMISSION
6700 MCKENNON BLVD SUITE 200, FORT SMITH, AR
479-452-7000
Manager
MICHAEL GRIFFIN
6700 MC KENNON BLVD SUITE 200, FORT SMITH, AR
479-650-3304

Remarks FAA

  • 24 HRS PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 479-452-7000.
  • LNDG FEE FOR ALL FAR 121 & FAR 135 OPNS ABOVE 12,500 LBS.
  • PPR FOR ALL ACFT (INCLUDING US GOVT) ABOVE 100,000 LBS. CTC AMGR 0800-1700 MON-FRI 479-452-7000; MINIMUM 24 HRS IN ADVANCE.
  • FLOCK OF MIGRATORY BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RWY 02 AIMING POINTS 1390 FT FM THLD.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
  • A-GEAR - RWY 08 AND RWY 26 BAK-14 IN-GN BARRIER HOUSINGS LCTD 275 FT CNTRLN.
  • A-GEAR UNAVBL WHEN TWR CLSD.
  • A-GEAR - RWY 08 BAK-12 ABV GND 2000 FT FM RWY 08 THLD.
  • ANG - PPR MIN 72 HRS NOTICE RQRD, CTC AFLD MGMT C479-573-5925/5352.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 02/20; HIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.
  • MICHAEL@FORTSMITHAIRPORT.COM
  • BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1500')
  • BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1651')
  • 100LL AVBL 24 HRS SELF SERVE. FOR JET A SAT & SUN 2200-0600, CALL 479-646-1611.
  • PCR VALUE: 425/F/D/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 470/F/C/W/T
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 5 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

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About KFSM

Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM · KFSM) is an airport in Fort Smith, AR, at 469 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 8,000 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFSM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KFSM have a control tower?

Yes. Fort Smith Regional Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KFSM?

Fort Smith Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 8,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KFSM?

Fort Smith Regional Airport is in Fort Smith, AR, at an elevation of 469 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.3366, -94.3674.

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