FAA Information Effective: 3/7/2013

AOPA members save at 3,000+ GA airports.Book Now!
KDSMCivil
Public Use

Des Moines International

Des Moines, IA
Phone: 515-256-5100
www.dsmairport.com
Nearby airports

Operations | Communications | Weather | Runways | Comments | Remarks | Procedures | Services, Businesses & FBOsKneeboard Format

Overview

Attendance: Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
Tower:ATCT plus Terminal Radar Approach Control, 24 hrs/day, everyday, year-roundTower Hrs: 24
Elevation:958 ft (292.0 m) (Surveyed)
Location:3.00 mi. SW of Des Moines
Beacon: Present (white-green)
Approaches:ILS, DME, LOC, VOR, RNAV, GPS
Runways:05/23, 13/31
Longest paved runway: 9003 ft
Fees:Hangar, Landing, Ramp, Parking
  |  Embed this
  • METARs
  • TAFs

Expand Instrument Approach Procedures

Use subject to Terms and Conditions

Check All | Download checked: Single PDF | ZIP

  • Satellite
  • Diagram
  • Sectional

Click chart for current METARs and aeronautical charts

Minimum Fuel Prices

Jet A$ 6.73  (full service)
100 LL$ 7.49  (full service)

Alerts

Security Directive SD-8G

Call FBO for transient pilot security procedures or after hours escort. Learn More

Expand Additional Remarks

NOTAMs | TFR's

Runway 05/23

Dimensions:9003 x 150ft. / 2744.1 x 45.7mWeight Bearing Cap: Single wheel: 133000 lb
Surface:asphalt, concrete, grooved, in excellent conditionRunway Edge Lights:high
#Elev/HdgTr. Pat.MarkingsApproach LightsTD PointILS/LOCObstructionsComments/Noise
05915.6ft. MSL
51° mag
54° true
0.2% up		precisionapproach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
runway visual range: Touchdown
ILS/DMEH Bak-12b(B) (1475')
23934.5ft. MSL
231° mag
234° true
0.2% down		non-precisionrunway end identifier: REIL is present
visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Pole, 375 ft Left of center, 67 ft high, 2,322 ft from end, 34:1 clearance slope
H Bak-12b(B) (1353')

Runway 13/31

Dimensions:9002 x 150ft. / 2743.8 x 45.7mWeight Bearing Cap: Single wheel: 133000 lb
Surface:asphalt, concrete, grooved, in excellent conditionRunway Edge Lights:high
#Elev/HdgTr. Pat.MarkingsApproach LightsTD PointILS/LOCObstructionsComments/Noise
13912.2ft. MSL
129° mag
132° true
0.5% up		precisionvisual glide slope: 4-Box/Left-Side VASI
runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
centerline: Centerline Lights are present
approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
ILSBak-14 Bak-12b(B) (1371')
31957.5ft. MSL
309° mag
312° true
0.5% down		precisioncenterline: Centerline Lights are present
approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-II/III Config.
visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
end touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
ILS/DMEBak-14 Bak-12b(B) (1320')

Business/Service Information

Name LocationFreq. MonitoredMain Phone
Aero America
  • Flight Training
 On field: SW
41.527479-93.662417
515-865-2790
Des Moines Flying Club
  • Flight Training
Des Moines, IA
515-285-0220
Des Moines Flying Service
  • Maintenance
  • Sales
 On field: NE
 UNICOM: 122.95
515-256-5300
Elliott Aviation
  • Maintenance
  • $7.49
  • $6.73
  • Sales
 On field: N
41.539968-93.655829
UNICOM: 122.95
ARINC: 130.57		515-285-6551
Flying JTD, LLC
  • Rentals
  • Flight Training
 On field: SW
515-669-2944
Hawkeye Flyers
  • Flight Training
 On field: S
41.997860-92.880135
515-442-0801
Signature Flight Support
  • $7.49
  • $6.73
On field: NE
41.534860-93.647890
UNICOM: 122.95
ARINC: 131.0		515-256-5330
List Your Business in AOPA Airports

Services at this airport:

Services: 
Engine Repair: MajorAirframe Repair: MajorBulk Oxygen: High/Low
Fuel: 100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
Transportation: Shuttle Bus, Limousine, Public
Rental Cars: 
EnterpriseBook Now! 866-315-9155
Avis  
Budget  
Hertz  
Thrifty  
Dollar  

Customs: International Landing Rights

Expand Nearby restaurants, attractions

Information above provided by the airport manager.
Search nearby: Hotels | Restaurants

Expand Member Comments

AOPA member comments are are offered unedited and do not necessarily reflect the views of AOPA.

Only current AOPA members and business managers can post comments. Make sure you are logged in.

Are you sure you want to delete this comment?

CancelDelete

Member-submitted Photos

View all
Upload your photos of Des Moines International

    Operations & More Information

    Lat/Long:N41 32.0383' / W93 39.7850'
    Charts:NACO: Omaha Sectional
    Mag Var:03E (2000)
    ARTCC:Minneapolis (ZMP)
    FSS:Fort Dodge (FOD)
    1-800-WXBRIEF
    NOTAM Facility:DSM
    Approach/Departure Control Facility
    Pattern Altitude:Fixed Wing: 1757 MSL
    Wind Indicator:Lighted
    Seg. Circle:No
    Lighting:No data

    Aircraft & Activity

    Based GA Aircraft

    Single Engine:66
    Multi Engine:20
    Jets:23
    Helicopters:3
    Gliders:
    Ultralights:

    Airport Activity

    GA Local:6,727
    GA Itinerant:26,318
    Commercial:35,918
    Air Taxi:
    Military:4,202

    (12-month period ending on 12/31/2011)

    Air Safety Institute Resources

    Accident Reports

    Expand Communications Card

    Contact Addresses

    ASN Volunteer:Owner:Airport Manager:
    Christopher AndrewsCity of Des MoinesMr. Donald Smithey
    East 1st & Locust5800 Fleur Dr Rm 201
    Des Moines, IA 50307Des Moines, IA 50321-2854
    515-256-5100 (Office) 515-256-5100 (Office)
    Contact the ASN Volunteer
    Airport Manager Admin

    Special Use Airspace Updates | See and Avoid Military Aircraft | Resources to Help Save Airports | FAA Airports and Aeronautical Information