# Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

> Fort Smith, CA · IATA: YSM · ICAO: CYSM · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YSM` |
| ICAO | `CYSM` |
| City | Fort Smith |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 205 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 60.02030, -111.96200 |

## Description

Unlike the fly-in communities deeper in the territory, Fort Smith sits on Highway 5 with year-round road access to Alberta, so trucks – not aircraft – carry most freight. The YSM runway handles scheduled passenger service, medevac and charters for the southern Slave region and the gateway town to Wood Buffalo National Park. Air cargo is confined to belly loads and urgent shipments, without a dedicated freighter operation or bonded terminal. Forwarders typically consolidate territorial air freight through Yellowknife (YZF) or move surface loads via the Edmonton corridor. For supply chains, YSM is a passenger and expedited-parcel point rather than a cargo gateway.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/fort-smith-airport-ysm](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/fort-smith-airport-ysm)*

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