Fort Smith Regional (KFSM), Arkansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Fort Smith Regional Airport, KFSM, is a towered, public-use field in western Arkansas with a long runway profile that supports a mix of business aviation and larger operations. The field logged 8,919 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with 3,670 of those attributed to business aviation traffic. Its 9,318-foot primary runway and arresting gear installations point to a facility built to accommodate heavier and military-capable traffic alongside general business aviation.
Runways
Fort Smith Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 08/26, is 9,318 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fort Smith Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Fort Smith Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rogers Executive - Carter Field (KROG), 63 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Fort Smith Regional recorded 3,670 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May, June and November. Business aviation traffic at KFSM is somewhat concentrated in the spring and late-year months, with May and November showing the highest monthly counts against a lower midwinter baseline.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 344 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Fort Smith Regional averages 24.0 days above 90°F in July, 20.3 freeze days in January and 0.3 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.1°F, and January the coldest, at 51.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Fort Smith Regional has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Air National Guard operations require prior permission with a minimum of 72 hours notice. Contact the airfield management office to coordinate.
A landing fee applies to all FAR 121 and FAR 135 operations above 12,500 pounds.
Prior permission is required for all aircraft, including US government aircraft, above 100,000 pounds. Contact the airport manager between 0800 and 1700, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 24 hours advance notice.
When the control tower is closed, pilots should activate MALSR on Runway 08 and 26, MIRL on Runway 02/20, and HIRL on Runway 08/26 via CTAF.
Runway 02 aiming points are located 1,390 feet from the threshold.
Arresting gear: BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B) located at 1,500 feet.
Arresting gear: BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B) located at 1,651 feet.
Arresting gear: Runway 08 and Runway 26 have BAK-14 in-ground barrier housings located 275 feet from centerline.
Arresting gear is unavailable when the tower is closed.
Arresting gear: Runway 08 has a BAK-12 barrier located above ground 2,000 feet from the Runway 08 threshold.
A flock of migratory birds is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 425/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 470/F/C/W/T
100LL is available 24 hours via self serve. Jet A is available Saturday and Sunday between 2200 and 0600.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of centerline.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Fort Smith Regional has five airfields within 42 NM. The closest is Sallisaw Municipal (KJSV), 22.23 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KFSM
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jet A fuel available at KFSM at all hours?
Jet A at Fort Smith Regional Airport is not available around the clock. According to airport remarks, Jet A is available Saturday and Sunday between 2200 and 0600. 100LL, by contrast, is available 24 hours via self serve. Dispatchers planning weekday Jet A uplift should coordinate separately, since the published Jet A window only covers weekend overnight hours. Both fuel types are confirmed as carried by KFSM.
What is the runway configuration at Fort Smith Regional Airport?
Fort Smith Regional Airport, KFSM, operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 08/26 is the longer of the two at 9,318 feet by 150 feet wide, and it is also listed as the airport's maximum paved runway length. Runway 02/20 measures 5,001 feet by 150 feet. Both runways are paved and both carry arresting gear equipment, reflecting the field's military-capable design. The airport is towered, supporting operations on either runway.
Does KFSM have arresting gear, and when is it available?
Yes, Fort Smith Regional Airport has arresting gear equipment on its runways. BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B) barriers are installed at 1500 feet and 1651 feet, with additional BAK-14 in-ground barrier housings located 275 feet from centerline on Runway 08 and Runway 26. A BAK-12 barrier is also positioned 2000 feet above ground from the Runway 08 threshold. Arresting gear is unavailable whenever the control tower is closed. Crews relying on this equipment should confirm tower hours before planning a recovery.
Is there a weight-based approval requirement for large aircraft at KFSM?
Yes. At Fort Smith Regional Airport, prior permission is required for all aircraft, including US government aircraft, above 100,000 pounds. Operators must contact the airport manager between 0800 and 1700, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 24 hours advance notice. Separately, a landing fee applies to all FAR 121 and FAR 135 operations above 12,500 pounds. Dispatchers handling heavier business aviation or charter traffic into KFSM should plan for both the fee and the advance coordination requirement.
What does customs access look like near Fort Smith Regional Airport?
Fort Smith Regional Airport, KFSM, does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is KROG, located approximately 63.45 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins should plan a stop or prior arrangement at that facility rather than expecting clearance directly at KFSM. This distance is a routing factor worth building into flight planning for any inbound trip that requires customs processing before or after a KFSM landing.