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KAMWAIRPORT

AMES MUNI

AMES, Iowa

955.6 ft MSL

2

Runways

6

Frequencies

10

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

KAMW

FAA

AMW

Elevation

955.6 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

6

Tower

No

Fuel

100,A

Coordinates

41.992, -93.622

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

955.6 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

CTAF

122.7 MHz

Fuel Types

100,A

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

41.9920, -93.6218

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

DAWN-DUSK

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KAMW. Showing nearest cameras.

Situational awareness only — not for regulatory minimums

FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3

Weather camera at Fort Dodge Regional Airport facing SouthWest

Fort Dodge Regional Airport

SouthWest · Camera 1 · 2 cameras total

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Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
01/1901 / 195,701 ft100 ftASPHHIGH
SW (Single Wheel) 30,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 38,000 lbs
32
13/3113 / 313,491 ft75 ftCONCMED
SW (Single Wheel) 30,000 lbs
10

Frequencies

AMW ASOS (1)APCH (2)CD (1)CTAF (1)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
AMW ASOS132.025--AMW ASOS-
APCH/P DEP/P123.9DES MOINES INTL-APCH/P DEP/P-
APCH/P DEP/P307.15DES MOINES INTL-APCH/P DEP/P-
CD/PXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTL-CD/P-
CTAFXXX.XXXAMES MUNIACTVT MALSR RWY 01; VASI RWYS 19; HIRL RWY 01/19 & MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.-CTAF-
UNICOMXXX.XXXAMES MUNI-UNICOM-

Airport Remarks

  • BE ALERT FOR GLIDER & ULTRALIGHT OPNS INVOF ARPT.
  • BIRD AND DEER ACT ON & INVOF ARPT
  • RWY 01 IS CALM WIND RWY.
  • STADIUM WI 3 NM, CHECK FOR EVENTS.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -26C.
  • FOR CD CTC DES MOINES ATCT ON 126.0 OR CALL 515-974- 8016.
  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 01; VASI RWYS 19; HIRL RWY 01/19 & MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.
  • 32 FT TREE 124 FT FM RWY END AND 158 FT R ON APCH; CLNC SLOPE 1:1

IFR Procedures

4 Runway, 1 ILS, 4 Approaches, 1 Localizer

I01L01R01R01R13R13

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KAMW Operational Overview

Location & Facility

AMES MUNI (KAMW) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in AMES, Iowa, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 955.6 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.9920°N, 93.6218°W.

Runways

AMES MUNI has 2 runways. The longest runway (01/19) measures 5,701 feet by 100 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include 13/31 (3,491 ft, CONC).

Communications & Operations

AMES MUNI is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 6 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

AMES MUNI offers 100,A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Instrument Procedures

AMES MUNI has 10 published instrument flight procedures, including 4 approaches. These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near AMES MUNI, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAMW?

KAMW is the ICAO identifier for AMES MUNI, a public-use airport, located in AMES, Iowa, United States.

How many runways does AMES MUNI have?

AMES MUNI (KAMW) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KAMW?

The field elevation of AMES MUNI is 955.6 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.

Is fuel available at KAMW?

Yes, AMES MUNI offers 100,A fuel.

What is the longest runway at KAMW?

The longest runway at AMES MUNI is 5,701 feet long.

How much weight can the main runway at KAMW support?

The main runway at AMES MUNI supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 30,000 lbs.

How do I access complete data for KAMW?

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Where is AMES MUNI located?

AMES MUNI (KAMW) is located in AMES, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 955.6 ft MSL.

Does KAMW have weather cameras?

KAMW 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 NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Aug 6, 10:05 AM UTC