Smith Field (KSMD), Indiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Smith Field (KSMD) is a non-towered public airport in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with two paved runways and a low annual traffic count. Customs is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport of entry is Fort Wayne International (KFWA), about 10 nautical miles away.
Runways
Smith Field has two paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 3,126 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Smith Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Smith Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fort Wayne International (KFWA), 10 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Smith Field recorded 288 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KSMD is concentrated in the fall months, with October showing the highest monthly count of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 55 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Smith Field has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
PAPI on runway 05 is pilot-activated. MIRL on runways 05/23 and 13/31 is controlled via CTAF.
Runway 23 is the calm wind runway.
Crops up to 75 feet tall are present on each side of the runway centerline.
10-foot crops are located 65 feet from the runway end, extending 90 feet east and 115 feet west.
10-foot crops are located 60 feet from the runway end.
A 15-foot road obstruction is located 185 feet from the runway end, 175 feet right of centerline.
A 15-foot road obstruction is located 215 feet from the runway end, 185 feet left of centerline.
The approach obstacle clearance ratio is 24:1 at the displaced threshold.
Runway and field conditions are unmonitored from November through March, between 1900 and 0700 local time.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Self-service fuel is available.
PAPI guidance is restricted beyond 7 degrees left and right of centerline.
PAPI guidance is unusable beyond 7 degrees left and right of centerline.
Field lights up to 100 feet tall are located 0.5 nautical miles east of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -21C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Smith Field has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Fort Wayne International (KFWA), 10.08 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSMD
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KSMD?
Smith Field (KSMD) has two paved asphalt runways: 05/23, measuring 3,126 feet by 100 feet, and 13/31, measuring 2,922 feet by 60 feet. Runway 23 is designated as the calm wind runway.
Is fuel available at Smith Field?
Smith Field (KSMD) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with self-service available. The field operates on a seasonal attendance schedule, with hours from 0700-1900 in winter months and 0700-2100 from mid-March through early November.
Can international flights clear customs at KSMD?
Smith Field (KSMD) does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs airport of entry is Fort Wayne International (KFWA), located approximately 10 nautical miles away.