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AR21HELIPORT

MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH

FORT SMITH, Arkansas

VFRUpdated 2h ago459.4 ft MSL

2

Runways

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

AR21

Elevation

459.4 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

35.354, -94.352

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

459.4 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MEMPHIS

Coordinates

35.3537, -94.3521

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

METAR KFSM 131653Z 26006KT 10SM BKN070 24/15 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP196 T02440150

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

260° at 6 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

24.4°C

Dewpoint

15°C

Altimeter

1020.10 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from KFSM (1 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

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Weather camera at Wagoner County facing East
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Wagoner County

East · Camera 1

92 NM away

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Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H144 ft44 ftCONCNSTD
H240 ft40 ftCONCNSTD

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for AR21.

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AR21 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH (AR21) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in FORT SMITH, Arkansas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 459.4 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 35.3537°N, 94.3521°W.

Helipads

MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH has 2 helipads. The longest pad (H1) measures 44 feet by 44 feet with a conc surface. Other runways include H2 (40 ft, CONC).

Communications & Operations

MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AR21?

AR21 is the ICAO identifier for MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH, a public-use airport located in FORT SMITH, Arkansas, United States.

How many runways does MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH have?

MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH (AR21) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of AR21?

The field elevation of MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH is 459.4 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at AR21?

No fuel types are currently listed for MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at AR21?

The current flight category at MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at AR21?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH.

How do I access complete data for AR21?

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Where is MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH located?

MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH (AR21) is located in FORT SMITH, Arkansas, United States, at an elevation of 459.4 ft MSL.

Does AR21 have weather cameras?

AR21 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:27 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 04:53 PM UTC
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