Fort Smith Regional Airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport serves Fort Smith, Arkansas, the second-largest city in Arkansas on the Oklahoma border. FSM offers a 8,017-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with proper weight planning. The airport serves the Fort Smith National Historic Site (Judge Parker's court, the Hanging Judge), the Arkansas River Valley, and the growing Fort Smith tech and manufacturing sector.
Transworld Jets Insider Tip
Fort Smith was the gateway to Indian Territory and the Wild West, with Judge Isaac Parker (the Hanging Judge) presiding over the federal court from 1875-1896. The Fort Smith National Historic Site preserves this frontier justice heritage. ArcBest Corporation and Dillard's have operations in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can heavy jets land at Fort Smith?
Yes. Fort Smith Regional's 8,017-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning.
Who was the Hanging Judge?
Judge Isaac Parker presided over the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas from 1875-1896, sentencing 160 people to death (79 were executed). The Fort Smith National Historic Site preserves his courthouse.
How close is Fort Smith to Oklahoma?
Fort Smith sits directly on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border, with the city of Van Buren, Arkansas across the river and Oklahoma towns immediately west.
Aircraft Compatible with Fort Smith Regional Airport
Based on the longest runway (8,000 ft), the following aircraft categories can operate here.
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,000 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
Nearby Alternative Airports
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Northwest Arkansas National Airport
XNA — Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
Boone County Airport
HRO — Harrison
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- IATA Code
- FSM
- ICAO Code
- KFSM
- Elevation
- 469 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest Runway
- 8,000 ft
- Location
- Fort Smith, Arkansas