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Weather Briefing
VFRFort Smith Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,000 feet and 15 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 7 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft, few at 20,000 ft, few at 26,000 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of -7°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 00:00Z and 03:00Z.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
|
1,800 ft | 100 ft | COM | 41° |
↑ 6.1 kt
•
↔ 3.5 kt
30° angle
|
| 12/30 | 6,000 ft | 100 ft | ASP | 131° |
↑ 2.3 kt
•
↔ 6.6 kt
71° angle
|
Weather Statistics - CYSM
6,666 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Fort Smith Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -46°C to 58°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, May, April.
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Statistics computed from 6,666 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Fort Smith Airport - Airport Information
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About Fort Smith Airport
Overview
Fort Smith Airport serves the community in northwestern Canada, located at 60.020302, -111.961998 with an elevation of 671 ft MSL. As a medium airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure in a remote region, supporting regional transportation and potentially resource industry operations in the Northwest Territories.
Flying Conditions
Weather at Fort Smith demonstrates significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 57.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range dramatically from -46°C to 58°C, with an average of -8.9°C, presenting challenging environmental conditions for pilots. Winds predominantly come from the southeast at an average of 6.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots.
Notable Features
The airport features two runways: a 1,800 ft COM runway (03/21) and a 6,000 ft ASP runway (12/30), providing operational flexibility. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 4.9 kt and 3.1 kt respectively. Visibility averages 12.3 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions including 4.5% of observations below 3 SM and 1.5% fog presence.
Approach Considerations
Seasonal considerations are critical, with September, January, and December offering the most consistently favorable VFR conditions. Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) occur 17% of the time, with MVFR and IFR conditions combining for 38.7% of observations. Pilots should prepare for potential weather transitions and maintain currency in instrument procedures given the variable climate.
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