Fort Smith Regional
FSM · KFSM · Fort Smith, AR · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:46 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:37 AM | 11:37Z |
| Sunrise | 07:02 AM | 12:02Z |
| Sunset | 07:20 PM | 00:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:46 PM | 00:46Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 20LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 200° mag · 201° true
- Dimensions
- 5,001 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- CTAF
- 118.3
More details — RWY 20
- Threshold elev
- 447 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 56 ft, 1,495 ft from threshold, 365 ft R of centerline — 23:1 slope to clear
- Threshold crossing height
- 40 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 448 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 5,001 / 5,001 / 5,001 / 5,001 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,318 ft | |
| 02/20 | 5,001 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Fort Smith”Taxi & takeoff
“Fort Smith”Departure & arrival
“Razorback”Arrival
“Razorback”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (9 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 120.9 | TRSA |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 269.0 | FAYETTEVILLE RCAG (LOW) |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 278.3 | CD/P |
| 317.55 | APCH/S |
| 323.175 | LCL/P |
| 343.75 | APCH/P DEP/P · TRSA |
| 353.575 | APCH/S |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 26 · RWY 08
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 26 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (FSM) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 08 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (GKV) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
FSM 110.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSM · Fort Smith | VORTAC | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r229° / 5.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KFSM / FSM
- Coordinates
- 35.3366, -94.3661
- Elevation
- 469 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 0530-2300
- Airspace
- Class D · CLASS D SVC 0530-2300; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
- Weather station
- ASOS · 124.775 · ☎ 479-649-2425
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JONESBORO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- FSS outlet
- RCO → Jonesboro Radio (24)
- NOTAM facility
- FSM
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I B
- Activated
- 1941/07
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 ↗
Runway lighting aids — 08: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 26: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 02: 4-light PAPI (right) · 20: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- 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 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 16 notes
General
- 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.
Runways
- 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.
Lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 02/20; HIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.
Fuel
- 100LL AVBL 24 HRS SELF SERVE. FOR JET A SAT & SUN 2200-0600, CALL 479-646-1611.
Contact
- MICHAEL@FORTSMITHAIRPORT.COM
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About KFSM
Fort Smith Regional (FSM · KFSM) is an airport in Fort Smith, AR, at 469 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 9,318 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 has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KFSM?
Fort Smith Regional has 2 runways; the longest is 9,318 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KFSM?
Fort Smith Regional is in Fort Smith, AR, at an elevation of 469 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.3366, -94.3661.
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