YSM

Fort Smith Airport

Fort Smith · CanadaICAO CYSM

Fort Smith Airport (YSM) is an airport serving Fort Smith, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 60° 1' 13.1" N, 111° 57' 43.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 671 feet (205 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Edmonton (GMT-6).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

671/ 205m

America/Edmonton

GMT-6

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YSM

ICAO Code

CYSM

City

Fort Smith

Country

Canada

Elevation

671 ft

Local Time

12:31 PM (GMT-6)

Coordinates

Latitude:60.0203°

Longitude:-111.9620°

Popular Routes from YSM

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YEG	Edmonton, Canada	468 mi	1h 23m	short-haul	192 kg	View
YHY	Hay River, Canada	143 mi	0h 46m	short-haul	58 kg	View
YPY	Fort Chipewyan, Canada	92 mi	0h 40m	short-haul	38 kg	View
YZF	Yellowknife, Canada	188 mi	0h 51m	short-haul	77 kg	View

Airlines Operating at YSM

1 active airline serving Fort Smith Airport.

Northwestern Air

J3Canada

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Fort Smith Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Fort Chipewyan Airport	YPY	Fort Chipewyan	Canada	148 km
Lutselk'e Airport	YSG	Lutselk'e	Canada	276 km
Fort McMurray Airport	YMM	Fort Mcmurray	Canada	378 km
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport	YHY	Hay River	Canada	229 km
Yellowknife Airport	YZF	Yellowknife	Canada	303 km
Wekweètì Airport	YFJ	Wekweeti	Canada	478 km

Other Airports in Canada

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Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 60° 1' 13.1" N
Longitude (DMS): 111° 57' 43.2" W
Latitude (Decimal): 60.020302
Longitude (Decimal): -111.961998
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Edmonton
UTC Offset: GMT-6
Current Local Time: 12:31 PM
Elevation (ft): 671 ft
Elevation (m): 205 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Fort Smith Airport?

The IATA code for Fort Smith Airport is YSM, and its ICAO code is CYSM. The airport is located in Fort Smith, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YSM?

There are 4 direct destinations available from Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada.

What airlines fly from YSM?

There are 1 airlines operating from YSM, including Northwestern Air.

What timezone is Fort Smith Airport in?

Fort Smith Airport is in the America/Edmonton timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Fort Smith Airport?

Fort Smith Airport sits at an elevation of 671 feet (205 meters) above sea level.

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