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KSMD
Smith Field · Fort Wayne
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
835 ft / 255 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Smith Field (KSMD), located in Fort Wayne, United States. 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 835 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Smith Field
ICAO / IATA
KSMD / SMD
Municipality
Fort Wayne
Country
Region
US-IN — Indiana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
835 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,126 ft / 953 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 51° / 231°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 51° / 231°
RWY 05 (51°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (231°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,922 ft / 891 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 128° / 308°
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 128° / 308°
RWY 13 (128°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (308°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D FORT WAYNE APP/DEP
127.20 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
124.55 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026