Fort Smith Regional Airport (IATA: FSM, ICAO: KFSM) is a joint civil-military public airport located three miles (5 km) southeast of the central business district (CBD) of Fort Smith, a city in Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA. FSM is mostly used for military aviation for Fort Chaffee and the 188th Fighter Wing (188 FW) of the Arkansas Air National Guard, but is also served by two commercial airlines: Northwest Airlink, (Mesaba Aviation and Pinnacle Airlines) and American Eagle. Most commercial airline traffic in the region originates out of Tulsa International Airport (TUL), 120 miles (190 km) northwest of Fort Smith, as well as Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) in Highfill, Arkansas, approximately 85 miles (137 km) driving distance north of Fort Smith.

Airlines

(The airport had flights non-stop to Atlanta, GA until 2009 by Atlantic/Southeast Airlines/Delta Connection.)

Military facilities

Since 1953, FSM has been home to Fort Smith Air National Guard Station and the 188th Fighter Wing (188 FW), an Air Combat Command (ACC)-gained unit of the Arkansas Air National Guard. The wing currently flies the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. The 188 FW occupies 3 administrative, 46 industrial, and 3 services buildings at FSM totaling approximately 332,102 square feet (30,853.3 m) with 320 full-time personnel, primarily Air Force Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. Approximately 700 additional traditional part-time Air National Guard personnel are also assigned to the 188 FW.

Fort Smith Regional Airport Master Plan

Fort Smith is currently updating the Airport's Master Plan. The project kicked off in May 2005 and will continue for approximately 12 months.

Military Use

The Fort Smith Regional Airport is proud home of the Arkansas Air National Guard 188th Fighter Wing. The wing currently operates F-16 aircraft with plans to convert to A-10 aircraft in 2007 as a part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure action. Information about their operation can be found at www.arftsm.ang.af.mil/html/index1.htm.

The airport also supports training activity from other military units most notably the 314th Airlift Wing located at Little Rock Air Force Base (Jacksonville, AR). The base supports the only C-130 training function in the Department of Defense. Further information is available at www.littlerock.af.mil.

History

Historical Highlights of the Fort Smith Regional Airport from 1936 - 2004

1936:
The idea of a municipal airport was established, thus the beginning of the Fort Smith Municipal Airport. An Airport Advisory Committee was appointed and the Fort Smith Board of Directors purchased 320 acres with bond money.

1939:
Two sod runways, each measuring 3,500 length and 100 wide were built.

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1999:
The vision of the new passenger terminal complex started to become a reality when a 10 acre ramp was constructed at the site of the new terminal complex.

2001:
An airfield perimeter road was construction to enhance safety of the airfield by allowing vehicle operations to be segregated from aircraft operations.

2002:
The new terminal complex was completed, and opened for airline service September 29, 2002. The new terminal complex was completed at an approximate cost of $12.8 million. The terminal complex includes the passenger terminal building and related parking lots. A new access road, McKennon Boulevard, to the terminal complex was constructed by the City of Fort Smith, with 50% Federal funding. The passenger terminal building reflects the traditional architectural heritage of Fort Smith while maintaining modern airport geometry and design efficiency. The new terminal was designed to meet current and future air traffic needs. This 52,200 square feet facility houses the airlines, rental cars, and a restaurant, the Landing Café, as well as, offices for Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the Airport Administration.

2005:
On February 17, 2005 the new passenger jet bridges were opened to the public. The jet bridges provide passengers with protection from the weather between the terminal building and the aircraft. Today the Fort Smith Regional Airport is a vital transportation venue for the River Valley and plays a strong role in the continued economic development of the City. As the community moves forward, the airport's outlook for the future is a very bright one, filled with continuous growth.

Location & QuickFacts

Owner & Manager

Airport Operations and Facilities

Airport Communications

Airport Services

Runway Information

Runway 01/19

Runway 07/25

Radio Navigation Aids

Remarks

• RY 01 AIMING POINTS 1390 FT FM THLD.
• ACFT TRNG PROHIBITED ON RY 01/19 (INCLG PRACTICE APCH; TGL & INSTR APCH) BTN 1900-0900 MON-SAT DUE TO NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS N OF RY 01.
• ARRESTING GEAR: RY 07 BAK-12(B)/14 LCTD 985 FT FM RY THLD; RY 25 BAK-12(B)/14 LCTD 1008 FT FM RY THLD.
• LNDG FEE FOR ALL FAR 121 & FAR 135 OPNS.
• 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.

Fort Smith Regional Airport

6700 McKennon Blvd., Suite 200
Fort Smith, AR 72903
479-452-7000

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