Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fort Smith Regional Airport in Fort Smith, AR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM) is a regional airport serving Fort Smith, AR at 469 ft. KFSM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 07, 19, 25) — longest 8,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KFSM in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFSM 290553Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 32/23 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP095 T03170233 10372 20300 404000250 51009
What changed at KFSM?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KFSM
KFSM is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,700 ft (field elevation 469 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KFSM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 8,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 07 | 8,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFSM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fort Smith Regional Airport in Fort Smith, AR: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KFSM is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KFSM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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FSM UA /OV FSM238015/TM 0420/FL200/TP PC12/TA M06/IC LGT RIME 200-213/RM -ZFW48
FSM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSM238015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0420Reported at 04:20 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M06Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 200-213Icing: light rime 20,000–21,300 ft.RM -ZFW48Remarks.Show raw report
TXK UA /OV TXK045030/TM 0056/FL370/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME
TXK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXK045030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0056Reported at 00:56 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFSM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFSM reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 25
- 58%
- 07
- 42%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KFSM 290520Z 2906/3006 07004KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 FM291800 09006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 PROB30 2918/2924 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFSM
- IATA
- FSM
- FAA LID
- FSM
- City
- Fort Smith
- State
- Arkansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 469 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.3366, -94.3674
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.3 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 18m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFSM reported VFR conditions during about 84.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 285 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.7 kt, calm 15.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.6 | 15.2 | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 74.1 | 17.6 | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 81.2 | 13.2 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 85.0 | 10.8 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| May | 86.2 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 94.0 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 94.8 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 93.1 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 89.8 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 1.0 |
| Oct | 84.3 | 9.9 | 3.8 | 1.9 |
| Nov | 81.5 | 12.0 | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 72.0 | 17.6 | 5.5 | 4.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 6.8 kt |
| May | 5.7 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.6 kt |
| Aug | 4.7 kt |
| Sep | 4.7 kt |
| Oct | 5.2 kt |
| Nov | 5.8 kt |
| Dec | 6.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFSM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Fort Smith Regional Airport in Fort Smith, AR shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KFSM weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFSM?+
KFSM has 4 runways — 01, 07, 19, 25; the longest is 8,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFSM report its own weather?+
Yes — Fort Smith Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFSM have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFSM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFSM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFSM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFSM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Fort Smith Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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