Fort Smith Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Smith, Canada. Its IATA code is YSM and its ICAO code is CYSM. The airport lies at an elevation of 671 ft (205 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long. Local time follows the America/Edmonton time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YSM
- ICAO code
- CYSM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 671 ft (205 m)
- Coordinates
- 60.0203, -111.9620
- Time zone
- America/Edmonton
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,800 ft · 549 m | 100 ft · 30 m | COM | Yes |
| 12/30 | 6,000 ft · 1,829 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Fort Smith Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YPY Fort Chipewyan Airport | Fort Chipewyan, Canada | 147 km · 91 mi |
| YBE Uranium City Airport | Uranium City, Canada | 201 km · 125 mi |
| YHY Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport | Hay River, Canada | 229 km · 142 mi |
| YSG Lutselk'e Airport | Lutselk'e, Canada | 275 km · 171 mi |
| ZFD Fond-du-Lac Airport | Fond-du-Lac, Canada | 279 km · 173 mi |
| YZF Yellowknife International Airport | Yellowknife, Canada | 302 km · 188 mi |
| YMM Fort McMurray International Airport | Fort McMurray, Canada | 377 km · 234 mi |
| YFJ Wekweètì Airport | Wekweètì, Canada | 477 km · 296 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YSM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,937 | 1,825 | 1,586 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,384 | 2,103 | 1,827 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,550 | 2,206 | 1,917 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,628 | 2,876 | 2,499 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,194 | 3,848 | 3,344 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,540 | 4,064 | 3,531 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,666 | 4,142 | 3,599 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,550 | 4,691 | 4,077 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,035 | 4,993 | 4,339 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,194 | 5,092 | 4,424 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,131 | 6,295 | 5,470 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,463 | 6,502 | 5,650 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,994 | 6,832 | 5,936 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,518 | 7,778 | 6,759 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,591 | 8,445 | 7,338 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,187 | 9,437 | 8,200 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | YELOWKNIFE RDO | 123.550 |
| ATF | AIRPORT RDO | 122.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Fort Smith Airport?
The IATA code of Fort Smith Airport is YSM and its ICAO code is CYSM.
Where is Fort Smith Airport located?
Fort Smith Airport is in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada, at 60.0203, -111.9620.
What time zone is Fort Smith Airport in?
Fort Smith Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Edmonton. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Fort Smith Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Fort Smith Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY), about 147 km (91 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.