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Fort Smith Airport

Fort Smith, Canada

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Fort Smith Airport

Fort Smith, Canada

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CYSM

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671 ft

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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.

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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Northwestern Air

Routes

YSM → YEGJ3 · J31

YSM → YHYJ3 · J31

YSM → YPYJ3 · J31

YSM → YZFJ3 · J31

Aircraft operating here

British Aerospace Jetstream 314 routes

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