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 | Public |
Website | [fortsmithairport.com fortsmithairport.com] |
Overview map | [ ] |
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. 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
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
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 location. However, this location is terrible for photography due to the bad light.
Regular Traffic
American Eagle Embrear ERJ-135/145
Delta Connection Canadair CRJ-200