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CYSM
Fort Smith Airport · Fort Smith
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
671 ft / 205 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATF 122.20 MHz (AIRPORT RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Fort Smith Airport (CYSM), located in Fort Smith, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 671 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Fort Smith Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYSM / YSM
Municipality
Fort Smith
Country
Region
CA-NT — Northwest Territories
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
671 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,000 ft / 1,829 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 131° / 311°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 131° / 311°
RWY 12 (131°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (311°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 1,800 ft / 549 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: COM
Heading: 41° / 221°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: COM
Heading: 41° / 221°
RWY 03 (41°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (221°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D YELOWKNIFE RDO
123.55 MHz
ATF AIRPORT RDO
122.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026