Smith Field Aero Center
902 W Ludwig Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
7A-7P WTR 7-9 SMR
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Smith Field
Fort Wayne · Indiana · United States
KSMDIATA SMD
Airport overview
Smith Field serves Fort Wayne, United States. The longest reported open paved runway is 953 metres (3,126 feet). The directory lists 2 FBOs and 0 handling providers at this airport.
- ICAO code
- KSMD
- IATA code
- SMD
- Local / reference code
- SMD
- Location
- Fort Wayne · Indiana · United States
- Coordinates
- 41.143361, -85.152778
- Elevation above sea level
- 255 m / 835.7 ft
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Reported access
- Public use
- Longest open paved runway
- 953 m / 3,126 ft
- Business-aviation facilities
- 2 FBOs · 0 handling providers
- Fuel types
- 100LL
- Control tower
- No
- Customs airport designation
- No
- Landing-rights designation
- No
Runway dimensions alone do not determine which jets can operate here; consult the current AIP, NOTAMs, declared distances and aircraft performance requirements.
Runways (2 recorded)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting / status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 953 m3,126 ft | 30 m100 ft | ASPH | LightedReported open |
| 13/31 | 891 m2,922 ft | 18 m60 ft | ASPH | LightedReported open |
Runway 05/23 · threshold & approach details
| Runway end | True heading | Elevation | Displaced threshold | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 51° | 252 m / 827 ft | 61 m / 201 ft | 41.14090, -85.15713 |
| 23 | 231° | 252 m / 828 ft | 28 m / 91 ft | 41.14633, -85.14835 |
Declared distances & approach equipment
| End | TORA | TODA | ASDA | LDA | ILS / lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| 23 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.
Runway 13/31 · threshold & approach details
| Runway end | True heading | Elevation | Displaced threshold | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 128° | 254 m / 832.4 ft | 91 m / 299 ft | 41.14559, -85.15701 |
| 31 | 308° | 252 m / 825.4 ft | 31 m / 101 ft | 41.14064, -85.14867 |
Declared distances & approach equipment
| End | TORA | TODA | ASDA | LDA | ILS / lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.
FBOs & handling
Fixed-base operators · 2
Fixed-base operatorSweet Aviation Fort Wayne
902 West Ludwig Road, Suite 118 Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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View facility & contactsHistory & management
The airport activation record dates to 1940-04; this is an administrative date and may differ from the airport’s founding. The recorded owner is Ft Wayne Allen Co Apt Athrty.
- Inception year
- Not reported
- Airport activation date
- 1940-04
- Recorded owner
- Ft Wayne Allen Co Apt Athrty
- Recorded operator
- Not reported
- Airport manager
- Scott D. Hinderman, A.A.E.
- Manager telephone
- 260-747-4146
An inception year and an airport activation date are different facts. Confirm current ownership and management with the airport.
Airport communications
| Type | Service | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | FORT WAYNE APP/DEP | 127.2 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 124.55 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Use current official aeronautical publications for operational communications.
Airport & runway remarks (18)
Airport remarks can include operating restrictions, prior-permission contacts and noise procedures; check current publications before a flight.
- AIRPORTEXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- AIRPORT100 FT FLD LGTS 0.5 NM E.
- AIRPORTBIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- AIRPORTFOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- AIRPORTCOND UNMNT NOV-MAR 1900-0700.
- AIRPORTCOLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -21C.
- AIRPORTACTVT PAPI RWY 05; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 13/31 - CTAF.
- AIRPORT_ATTEND_SCHEDAFT HR - 260-747-2624.
- FUEL_TYPESELF SVC AVBL.
- RUNWAYRWY 23 CALM WIND RWY.
- RUNWAY75 FT CROPS EACH SIDE OF CNTRLN.
- RUNWAY_END10 FT CROPS 65 FT FM RWY END & 90 FT E & 115 FT W.
- RUNWAY_END10 FT CROPS 60 FT FM RWY END
- RUNWAY_END15 FT ROAD 185 FT FM RWY END 175 FT R.
- RUNWAY_END15 FT ROAD 215 FT FM RWY END 185 FT L.
- RUNWAY_ENDPAPI RSTRD BYD 7 DEGS LEFT & RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
- RUNWAY_ENDPAPI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS LEFT & RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
- RUNWAY_END_OBSTNAPCH RATIO 24:1 AT DTHR.