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Fort Smith Airport (CYSM/YSM) — Fort Smith, Canada

At a glance

Port of entry: No
Fuel: Jet A-1
Runways: 03/21, 12/30
Elevation: 671 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: CYSM
Name: Fort Smith Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 60.020302
Longitude: -111.961998
Elevation: 671 ft
Country: Canada
Municipality: Fort Smith
IATA Code: YSM
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Edmonton
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 549x30m
Surface: COM
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 1829x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.200 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 867-872-2007/0207
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: CAD 5.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: CAD 3.00 per 1,000 kg per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: CAD
Remarks: Fort Smith Airport, NWT. Gateway to Wood Buffalo National Park. Northwestern Air Lease base.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available during standard hours. Northern premium.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No: Not in the CBSA directory of airports of entry Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No

Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Rapids of the Drowned nearby. De-icing Oct-May.

Airport Services

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Canada Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting

Private / GA Operations:

No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.

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Active NOTAMs

I6108/26

warning

Fuel restriction

AMEND PUBLICATIONS: SERVICES: FUEL TO READ: 100LL, JA-1 16-24Z (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 15-23Z) MON-FRI NORTHWESTERN AIR LEASE 867-872-3030 O/T CALL OUT CHG. SELF-SERVE H24. CARDLOCK ACCEPTS VISA AND MASTERCARD ONLY.

2026-10-27 18:58 UTC No end time given (PERM)

Received 2026-10-27 19:00 UTC

Checked with NAV CANADA at 2026-10-28 05:20 UTC.

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Nearby Airports

CFW5 Taltson River Airport 29 NM CYPY Fort Chipewyan Airport 80 NM CYFR Fort Resolution Airport 86 NM CFU4 Garden River Airport 98 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at CYSM?: Fort Smith Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does CYSM require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance. Permit details for Canada
Where is CYSM located?: Fort Smith Airport (CYSM) is located in Fort Smith, Canada.
What is the IATA code for CYSM?: The IATA code for Fort Smith Airport is YSM.
How long is the runway at CYSM?: The main runway at Fort Smith Airport (03/21) measures 549x30m.
Is CYSM a port of entry?: No. Not in the CBSA directory of airports of entry. Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15.

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