Located just three miles of Fort Smith in Arkansas, the airport is mainly used for regional aircraft and the occasional commercial airliner, such as American Eagle, Delta Connection and Mesaba Airlines. They fly from Memphis, Forth Worth and Dallas and surprisingly, there are two runways.
Although the airport is so close to the city, taxis can be expensive and by checking online for the cheapest hire cars, car rental in Fort Smith Airport can be one of the most affordable ways to get around the city and its surrounding areas. The main hire car providers include National, Avis, Hertz, Budget, Alamo and Sixt.
The airport is small but does cater for passengers quite well. There are banks, ATMs and payphones, wireless internet and cafés to enjoy a nice cup of coffee while you wait for your connecting flight. There are a few shops, newsagents and there is a business centre.
Car rental in Fort Smith Airport is cheap and excellent for those on a budget. There are buses and a train service available but using a rental car means that you can easily get around places and not have to queue for public transport.
There are many things to do in Fort Smith, such as seeing Miss Laura’s Social Club and Visitor Center, the Fort Smith National Historic Site and the Trolley Museum. There is Bowling World and Jack’s Skateland for those that like a little adventure and excitement. There are also three festivals that are held throughout the year; the Fort Smith Jazz Festival, Riverfront Blues Festival and Old Fort Days Rodeo.