What fuel is available at CYSM?

Fort Smith Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does CYSM require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Fort Smith Airport (Canada).

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Fort Smith Airport

Fort Smith Airport (CYSM/YSM) serves Fort Smith, Canada. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (03/21, 12/30). Field elevation is 671 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: CYSM
Name: Fort Smith Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
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: N/A
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: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
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
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Not a port of entry. Domestic operations.

Restrictions

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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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Nearby Airports

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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?: Yes, landing permits are required for Fort Smith Airport (Canada).

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