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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.  They currently operate A-10 Warthogs in Fort Smith.  Fort Smith Regional Airport is also served by two airlines:  American Eagle and Delta Connection.
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.  They currently operate A-10 Warthogs in Fort Smith.  Fort Smith Regional Airport is also served by two airlines:  American Eagle and Delta Connection.


==Other Spotting Locations==
==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.  Any time of day is fine, since the sun is always behind this location.  Make sure to bring a ladder, or stand on top of your car due to the fence.
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.  Any time of day is fine, since the sun is always behind this location.  Make sure to bring a ladder, or stand on top of your car due to the fence.


Airliners.net sample photo:  http://www.airliners.net/photo/American-Eagle/Embraer-EMB-135LR-(ERJ-135LR)/2043664/&sid=332477cdd7b98585ffae991c4343ccf3
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Airliners.net sample photo: http://www.airliners.net/photo/Delta-Connection-(Pinnacle/Canadair-CL-600-2B19-Regional/2047023/&sid=332477cdd7b98585ffae991c4343ccf3
==Locations to Avoid==
Opposite of runway 7/25, there is another spotting locationHowever, this location is terrible for photography due to the bad light.


==Locations to Avoid==
Opposite of runway 7/25, there is another spotting location.  However, this location is terrible for photography due to the bad light. 
==Regular Traffic==
==Regular Traffic==
American Eagle Embrear ERJ-135/145
American Eagle Embrear ERJ-135/145


Delta Connection Canadair CRJ-200
Delta Connection Canadair CRJ-200