Fort Smith Regional Airport
| Continent: North America | Country: United States | Region: Arkansas |
| Fort Smith Regional Airport | |
| Location | Fort Smith, Arkansas |
| IATA code | FSM |
| ICAO code | KFSM |
| Airport type | Commercial |
| Website | http://fortsmithairport.com |
| Overview map | Google Maps |
| Communications | |
| Tower | 118.3 |
| Ground | 121.9 |
| Clearance | 133.85 |
| Approach | 120.9 |
| Departure | 120.9 |
| ATIS | 126.3 |
| Departure | 122.95 |
Serving as the main airport for the city of Fort Smith, the Fort Smith Regional Airport has been in existence for a long time. The 188th Fighter Wing has been stationed at Fort Smith since 1953. The 188th has based F-16s and A-10s in the past, but as of 2014 have no military aircraft based here.
Other Spotting Locations
There is a very good spotting location located next to Runway 7/25. It is located right next to the control tower. Just turn onto South 66th Street from Zero St and drive about a quarter mile. This offers a spectacular view of aircraft taking off and landing on runway 7/25. At least a 200mm lens is required for photography here. This place is great during the winter, as the light is behind you for most of the day. Make sure to bring a ladder, or stand on top of your car due to the fence. This place is backlit during the summer.
During the summer, another great location to go to is the corner of Savannah and South 46th street, opposite of American Precision Fabricators. The lighting is great here in the summer months, but backlit in the winter. This spot provides a great view of arriving and departing aircraft on Runway 7, as well as distant shots of departures from 25. At least 200mm is required for 7 arrivals and departures, and about 300mm for 25 departures.
Regular Traffic
- American Airlines/American Eagle
- CRJ-200 operated by ExpressJet
- CRJ-900 operated by Mesa Airlines
- Delta Air Lines/Delta Connection
- CRJ-700 operated by ExpressJet
- CRJ-900 operated by ExpressJet