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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

Revision as of 07:03, 3 March 2012

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
Departure120.9
ATIS 126.3
Departure122.95

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.

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