Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 84% of its ~3 daily departures leave on time, 6 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
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 13 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 82%
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from FSM
Busiest routes from FSM
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSM → DFW | 1,176 | 83% | 13 min |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at FSM?
- 16% of departures from Fort Smith Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 5 a.m. depart on time 94% of the time at FSM, versus 61% around 8 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at FSM?
- 2.9% of scheduled departures from FSM were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
Popular route pages from this airport
Based on 2,357 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.