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Fort Smith Airport
Fort Smith, Canada
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CYSM
ICAO
671 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to Canada's Northwest Territories borderlands.
Location
Fort Smith, Canada
Fort Smith Airport (IATA: YSM, ICAO: CYSM) is a small regional airport serving the town of Fort Smith in the Northwest Territories of Canada, near the border with Alberta. It provides essential air connectivity for this remote community, which serves as a gateway to Wood Buffalo National Park, one of the world's largest national parks.
The airport plays a critical role in supporting the local economy, government services, and tourism in the region. As road access to Fort Smith can be limited, particularly seasonally, air travel remains a vital link for residents and visitors alike.
Terminals
The airport features a small, single terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes of a remote northern community.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are limited, with taxi and private vehicle being the primary means of traveling between the airport and the town of Fort Smith.
Airlines here
Northwestern Air Lease has historically been among the carriers operating at Fort Smith, providing connections to regional centers such as Yellowknife and Edmonton.
Notable facts
- ›Fort Smith is located on the border of the Northwest Territories and Alberta.
- ›The airport supports access to Wood Buffalo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ›The region is known for the Slave River rapids and wildlife including wood bison.
- ›Air travel is critical for the community due to remote location and seasonal road conditions.
- ›The airport elevation is approximately 203 metres (665 feet) above sea level.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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YSM → YEGJ3 · J31
YSM → YHYJ3 · J31
YSM → YPYJ3 · J31
YSM → YZFJ3 · J31
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Latest news
Talk Business & Politics· 8/14/2026
Fort Smith airport traffic down in July, American to add a fourth flight
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KHBS· 9/1/2026
Fort Smith airport studies adversarial air training program - KHBS
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Yahoo· 9/1/2026
Fort Smith airport studies adversarial air training program
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KNWA FOX24· 7/13/2026
XNA passenger traffic surges, Fort Smith airport sees decline
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Talk Business & Politics· 5/15/2026
Fort Smith airport traffic up in April, $13.5 million in work may begin in June
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My North Now· 3/5/2026
TSB releases investigation report on fatal crash in Fort Smith
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