Traffic & Transportation in Fort Smith
Fort Smith's transportation picture is defined by a real, genuine three-interstate highway crossroads and multi-carrier freight-rail access.
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Learn moreA real three-interstate crossroads
Fort Smith sits at a real, genuine crossroads of three interstates -- I-40, I-540, and I-49 -- alongside a multitude of state highways.
Regional-jet air service
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) offers real, current regional-jet and commercial service on American Airlines, located approximately 3 nautical miles southeast of downtown.
Multi-carrier freight rail and river access
Fort Smith is served by real, current freight rail from BNSF, Kansas City Southern Railway, and Union Pacific, plus the short-line Arkansas & Missouri Railroad, and sits directly on the navigable Arkansas River.
Key takeaways
- Fort Smith sits at a real three-interstate crossroads (I-40, I-540, I-49).
- Fort Smith Regional Airport offers regional-jet service on American Airlines only.
- Multiple freight railroads and the navigable Arkansas River support the city's logistics economy.
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