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KDSMAIRPORT

DES MOINES INTL

DES MOINES, Iowa

957.9 ft MSL

2

Runways

26

Frequencies

23

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

KDSM

FAA

DSM

Elevation

957.9 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

26

Tower

Yes

Fuel

100LL,A

Coordinates

41.534, -93.663

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

957.9 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

CTAF

122.95 MHz

Fuel Types

100LL,A

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

41.5340, -93.6631

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

— — —Updated …

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
05/2305 / 239,004 ft150 ftCONCHIGH
SW (Single Wheel) 100,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 190,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 360,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 850,000 lbs
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13/3113 / 319,001 ft150 ftCONCHIGH
SW (Single Wheel) 100,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 200,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 360,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 850,000 lbs
-

Frequencies

APCH (6)ATIS (1)CD (2)CLASS C (6)DES MOINES RCO (1)DSM ASOS (1)DSM VORTAC (1)DSM VOT (1)EMERG (2)GND (2)LCL (2)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
APCH/P DEP/P IC307.15DES MOINES INTLDES MOINESAPCH/P DEP/P IC24
APCH/P DEP/P IC123.9DES MOINES INTLDES MOINESAPCH/P DEP/P IC24
APCH/S360.7DES MOINES INTLDES MOINESAPCH/S24
APCH/SXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESAPCH/S24
APCH/S DEP/SXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESAPCH/S DEP/S24
APCH/S DEP/SXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESAPCH/S DEP/S24
ATISXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESATIS24
CD/PXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESCD/P24
CD/PXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESCD/P24
CLASS CXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESCLASS C24
CLASS CXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESCLASS C24
CLASS C/SXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESCLASS C/S24
CLASS C/SXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESCLASS C/S24
CLASS C/SXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESCLASS C/S24
CLASS C/SXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESCLASS C/S24
DES MOINES RCOXXX.XXXDES MOINESDES MOINESDES MOINES RCO-
DSM ASOSXXX.XXX--DSM ASOS-
DSM VORTACXXX.XXXDES MOINES-DSM VORTAC-
DSM VOTXXX.XXXDES MOINES-DSM VOT-
EMERGXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESEMERG24
EMERGXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESEMERG24
GND/P ICXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLCTC GND CTL ON 121.9 PRIOR TO PUSHBACK ON THE TRML APN. ADVISE TWR IF DE-ICING IS REQD.DES MOINESGND/P IC24
GND/P ICXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESGND/P IC24
LCL/P ICXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESLCL/P IC24
LCL/P ICXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTLDES MOINESLCL/P IC24
UNICOMXXX.XXXDES MOINES INTL-UNICOM-
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Airport Remarks

  • CONTR FUEL - 515-256-5330.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • INFORMAL NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT. EXPECT ATC TO ASSIGN PREFERRED RY.
  • IANG SOUTH RAMP PCN 78 R/B/W/T. IANG WEST RAMP PCN 87 R/B/W/T.
  • MAX ACFT WT SOUTH GA APRN 170,000 LBS ALL OTHER FBO APRN 80,000 LBS.
  • RWY 05 APCH END HAS LTD VIS FROM THE TWR. TWR CANNOT EASILY ID IF AN ACFT IS OVER THE HOLD SHORT LINE AT TWY P7. RWY 05 ARRIVALS - USE CTN AND ENSURE YOU ARE CORRECTLY LINED UP WITH RWY 05 AND NOT TWY P.
  • CROSS BLEED ENGINE STARTS ON AIR CARRIER RAMP PROHIBITED.
  • USE CAUTION WHEN LNDG OVER RAISED LIGHTS IN THE OVERRUNS AND RWY THLDS AT DSM.
  • ARNG RAMP AVBL FOR MIL AND MIL-CONTRACTED ACFT FOR OFFL BUS ONLY WITH LTD SUPPORT. PPR; CTC DSN 261-8360/8361, C515-261-8360/8361. FBO WILL PROVIDE CONTRACT FUEL. MIL CREWS CAN CTC HAWKI ON 252.9
  • A321 AIRCRAFT LTD TO 190,000 LBS ON RWY 5-23 AND TWY P. A321 EXCEEDING 190,000 LBS WO ARPT AUTH WAIVER REQ ATCT PRVD 13-31.
  • TERMINAL APRON TAXILANE ADG III AC ONLY, ADG IV AC AT GATE 25 ONLY.
  • MODERN AVIATION FBO LCTD AT NORTH GA APRON.
  • TERMINAL APRON TAXILANE ADG III AC ONLY, ADG IV AC AT GATE A4 ONLY.
  • TRML APRON TAXILANE ADG III (ACFT WINGSPAN LESS THAN 118 FT) ONLY, ADG IV (ACFT WINGSPAN LESS THAN 172 FT) ACFT AT GATE A4 ONLY.
  • TERMINAL APRON DE-ICE SPOT N2 AND ASSOCIATED TAXILANE LIMITED TO ADGII UNLESS COORDINATED WITH IDS 129.875.
  • NO TAXI BETWEEN GATES 24 AND 26.
  • NO TAXI TO TRML GATES 21/23/25 FROM TXY D1 WHEN AN AIRCRAFT IS PARKED AT REMOTE SPOT R6 - REQUEST TXY E.
  • ENTER TERMINAL DE-ICE PAD QUEUE FROM TAXILANE N, DO NOT ENTER PAD FROM TAXILANE N4.
  • TWY P E OF TWY D WINGTIP CLEARANCE LIMITED TO 121.5 FT, CAUTION ADVISED FOR ADG V AND LARGER AIRCRAFT.
  • FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL MON-FRI 0830-1700. FOR SAT; SUN; HOLS & NIGHT CUSTOMS SVC MAKE APPOINTMENTS MON-FRI 0830-1700. AT LEAST 3 HR ADVANCE NOTICE RQRD.
  • EXEC DIR
  • PCR VALUE: 696/R/D/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 696/R/D/W/T
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 9 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

IFR Procedures

1 STARs, 4 Runway, 3 ILS, 11 Approaches, 1 SIDs, 3 Localizer

DSM2I05I05I13I13I31
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KDSM Operational Overview

Location & Facility

DES MOINES INTL (KDSM) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in DES MOINES, Iowa, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 957.9 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.5340°N, 93.6631°W.

Runways

DES MOINES INTL has 2 runways. The longest runway (05/23) measures 9,004 feet by 150 feet with a conc surface. Other runways include 13/31 (9,001 ft, CONC).

Communications & Operations

DES MOINES INTL is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 119.55 MHz. A total of 26 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

DES MOINES INTL offers 100LL,A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Instrument Procedures

DES MOINES INTL has 23 published instrument flight procedures, including 1 approach, 1 SID (Standard Instrument Departure). 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KDSM?

KDSM is the ICAO identifier for DES MOINES INTL, a public-use airport, located in DES MOINES, Iowa, United States.

How many runways does DES MOINES INTL have?

DES MOINES INTL (KDSM) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KDSM?

The field elevation of DES MOINES INTL is 957.9 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.

Is fuel available at KDSM?

Yes, DES MOINES INTL offers 100LL,A fuel.

What is the longest runway at KDSM?

The longest runway at DES MOINES INTL is 9,004 feet long.

How much weight can the main runway at KDSM support?

The main runway at DES MOINES INTL supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 100,000 lbs.

How do I access complete data for KDSM?

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Where is DES MOINES INTL located?

DES MOINES INTL (KDSM) is located in DES MOINES, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 957.9 ft MSL.

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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
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