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Airports / Arkansas / FSM
Medium airport · FSM
Fort Smith Regional Airport.
Fort Smith, Arkansas · 469 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
476 ratings
0
Operators based
469
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Fort Smith, ArkansasELEV 469 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
476
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
469
Field elevation
feet above sea level
41
Nearest alternate
nm to FYV
Field standing
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Drake Field (FYV).
Overview
Fort Smith Regional Airport, listed as KFSM / FSM, is a mid-sized airport in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The airport sits 469 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into FSM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Drake Field (FYV, 41 nm), Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA, 57 nm), and Mc Alester Regional Airport (MLC, 75 nm). With a single 8,000-foot paved runway, FSM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from FSM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Fort Smith.
1 FBO serves KFSM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Fort Smith
Your FBO? Claim it, freeOne of the largest cities in Arkansas, Fort Smith has a vibrant “Wild West” history, and was even the setting for Elvis Presley’s famous 1958 “haircut heard around the world” when he was inducted into the Army. But the charm of the city doesn’t stop there.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 24 Hours, Sat-Sun 0600-2200 (call out available on request)
- Unicom 129.87
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Otherwise one of the easiest and most enjoyable airports to fly in and out of.”
Brian Roeder (RedRoeder)4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Fort Smith Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KFSM
IATA
FSM
FAA / Local
FSM
Elevation
469 ft
Coordinates
35.3366° N · 94.3674° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AR fields
state range 130–1,365 ft
At 469 ft, FSM sits higher than 60% of the 45 Arkansas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,000 ft
- 07/258,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,000 ft
FSM's 8,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 41nmFYVDrake FieldFayetteville
- 57nmXNANorthwest Arkansas National AirportFayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
- 75nmMLCMc Alester Regional AirportMc Alester
- 81nmHOTMemorial Field AirportHot Springs
- 81nmHROBoone County AirportHarrison
- 89nmRVSTulsa Riverside AirportTulsa
Location
Open the full mapKFSM · Fort Smith Regional Airport · Fort Smith, AR
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FSM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 194 nm | 51m |
| Houston (HOU) | 345 nm | 1h 12m |
| Austin (AUS) | 350 nm | 1h 13m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 378 nm | 1h 17m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 501 nm | 1h 34m |
| Denver (DEN) | 560 nm | 1h 42m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 641 nm | 1h 53m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 651 nm | 1h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FSM?
- Fort Smith Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 8,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FSM?
- Fort Smith Regional Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Fort Smith Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves FSM: Signature Flight Support Fort Smith. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to FSM?
- The closest alternate is Drake Field (FYV), about 41 nm away, followed by Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FSM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 1h 12m (345 nm), Austin about 1h 13m (350 nm), Nashville about 1h 17m (378 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.