Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 85% of its ~3 daily departures leave on time, 7 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 13 minutes. 2 airlines fly from Fort Smith, AR to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 85%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 13 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from FSM
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 94% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 86% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 3.0%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from FSM
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 18 min |
| Friday | 84% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 15 min |
Busiest routes from FSM
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSM → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 1,194 | 84% | 13 min |
Where flights into FSM come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → FSM | 1,194 | 83% | 10 min |
What causes delays at FSM
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing FSM.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations15%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather16%
Alternative airports near Fort Smith
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| XNA — Northwest Arkansas National Airport | 65 mi | 82% | 18 min |
| TUL — Tulsa International Airport | 104 mi | 83% | 15 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at FSM?
- 15% of departures from Fort Smith Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 13 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from FSM?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 94% of the time at FSM, versus 60% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at FSM?
- 3% of scheduled departures from FSM were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,480 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.