FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 17 APRIL 2025LocationFAA Identifier: | FSM | Lat/Long: | 35-20-11.9290N 094-21-57.9920W 35-20.198817N 094-21.966533W 35.3366469,-94.3661089 (estimated) | Elevation: | 469 ft. / 143.0 m (surveyed) | Variation: | 01E (2025) | From city: | 3 miles SE of FORT SMITH, AR | Time zone: | UTC -5 (UTC -6 during Standard Time) | Zip code: | 72903 |
Airport OperationsAirport use: | Open to the public | Activation date: | 07/1941 | Control tower: | yes | ARTCC: | MEMPHIS CENTER | FSS: | JONESBORO FLIGHT SERVICE STATION | NOTAMs facility: | FSM (NOTAM-D service available) | Attendance: | CONTINUOUS | Wind indicator: | lighted | Segmented circle: | yes | Lights: | WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 02/20; HIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. | Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise. | Fire and rescue: | ARFF index B | Airline operations: | 24 HRS PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 479-452-7000. |
Airport CommunicationsCTAF: | 118.3 | UNICOM: | 122.95 | ATIS: | 124.775 | WX ASOS: | PHONE 479-649-2425 | FORT SMITH GROUND: | 121.9 275.8 [0530-2300] | FORT SMITH TOWER: | 118.3 323.175 [0530-2300] | RAZORBACK APPROACH: | 120.9 343.75 [0530-2300] | MEMPHIS ARTCC APPROACH: | 120.175 134.525 317.55 353.575 [2300-0530] | RAZORBACK DEPARTURE: | 120.9 343.75 [0530-2300] | CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 133.85 278.3 | EMERG: | 121.5 243.0 | TRSA: | 120.9 343.75 |
- TRSA SVC NOT PRVDD WITHIN R2401 AND R2402 WHEN ACTIVATED.
- TRSA SVC NOT PRVDD TO FORT CHAFFEE AAF FLIGHTS WITHIN THE FORT CHAFFEE TRAFFIC PATTERN.
- APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY MEMPHIS ARTCC ON FREQS 126.1/269.0 (FAYETTEVILLE RCAG) WHEN RAZORBACK APCH CTL CLSD.
Nearby radio navigation aidsVOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
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FSMr229/5.6 | | FORT SMITH VORTAC | | 110.40 | | 07E |
Airport ServicesFuel available: | 100LL JET-A 100LL:100LL AVBL 24 HRS SELF SERVE. FOR JET A SAT & SUN 2200-0600, CALL 479-646-1611. | Parking: | hangars and tiedowns | Airframe service: | MAJOR | Powerplant service: | MAJOR | Bottled oxygen: | NONE | Bulk oxygen: | NONE |
Runway InformationRunway 8/26Dimensions: | 9318 x 150 ft. / 2840 x 46 m | Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in good condition | Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 114.0 | Double wheel: | 175.0 | Double tandem: | 258.0 | Dual double tandem: | 714.0 |
| Runway edge lights: | high intensity | | RUNWAY 8 | | RUNWAY 26 | Latitude: | 35-20.016362N | | 35-20.251187N | Longitude: | 094-22.887193W | | 094-21.034928W | Elevation: | 469.0 ft. | | 447.6 ft. | Traffic pattern: | left | | left | Runway heading: | 080 magnetic, 081 true | | 260 magnetic, 261 true | Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition | Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | RVR equipment: | rollout | | touchdown | Approach lights: | MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights | | MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights | Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights | Instrument approach: | ILS | | ILS | Obstructions: | 78 ft. tree, 2102 ft. from runway, 692 ft. left of centerline, 24:1 slope to clear | | 96 ft. tree, 2610 ft. from runway, 1032 ft. right of centerline, 25:1 slope to clear |
Runway 2/20Dimensions: | 5001 x 150 ft. / 1524 x 46 m | Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in good condition | Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 102.0 | Double wheel: | 138.0 | Double tandem: | 193.0 |
| Runway edge lights: | medium intensity | | RUNWAY 2 | | RUNWAY 20 | Latitude: | 35-19.935503N | | 35-20.704265N | Longitude: | 094-22.158352W | | 094-21.794987W | Elevation: | 448.8 ft. | | 447.4 ft. | Traffic pattern: | left | | left | Runway heading: | 020 magnetic, 021 true | | 200 magnetic, 201 true | Declared distances: | TORA:5001 TODA:5001 ASDA:5001 LDA:5001 | | TORA:5001 TODA:5001 ASDA:5001 LDA:5001 | Markings: | nonprecision, in good condition | | nonprecision, in good condition | Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path) PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN. | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) PAPI UNUSBL BYD 5 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN. | Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights | Obstructions: | 21 ft. rr, 640 ft. from runway, 313 ft. right of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear | | 56 ft. tree, 1495 ft. from runway, 365 ft. right of centerline, 23:1 slope to clear |
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA recordsOwnership: | Publicly-owned | Owner: | FORT SMITH ARPT COMMISSION 6700 MCKENNON BLVD SUITE 200 FORT SMITH, AR 72903 Phone 479-452-7000 | Manager: | MICHAEL GRIFFIN 6700 MC KENNON BLVD SUITE 200 FORT SMITH, AR 72903 Phone 479-452-7000 MICHAEL@FORTSMITHAIRPORT.COM |
Additional RemarksA39-02/20 | PCR VALUE: 425/F/D/X/T | A39-08/26 | PCR VALUE: 470/F/C/W/T | E60-08 | BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1500') | E60-26 | BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1651') | - | 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. | - | 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. |
Instrument Procedures IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
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HI-ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 26 **CHANGED** | | download | ILS OR LOC RWY 08 | | download | ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 26 | | download | RNAV (GPS) RWY 02 | | download | RNAV (GPS) RWY 08 | | download | RNAV (GPS) RWY 26 | | download | HI-VOR Y OR TACAN Y RWY 08 | | download | HI-VOR Y OR TACAN Y RWY 26 **CHANGED** | | download | VOR Z OR TACAN Z RWY 08 | | download | VOR Z OR TACAN Z RWY 26 | | download | Radar Approach Procedures available | | download | NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | | download | NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | | download |
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures: KJSV - Sallisaw Municipal Airport (22 nm W) KRKR - Robert S Kerr Airport (23 nm SW) 7M5 - Ozark/Franklin County Airport (28 nm E) KGZL - Stigler Regional Airport (36 nm W) KFYV - Drake Field Airport (41 nm N)
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