Des Moines International (KDSM)
Airport Information
Des Moines International Pilot Reviews:
michelleraesmith
July 3, 2025Very welcoming experience. The tower controller was fine and Modern Aviation was amazing. Ground was patient with turn-by-turn instructions. Very much recommended!
Cynthia A.
November 29, 2021Must have had a change of staff…. They are good here; very accommodating and friendly.
FBOs & Fuel
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KIKV | Ankeny Regional | 12.3nm NE |
| 6Z6 | Nash Fld Indianola | 16.4nm S |
| 3Y3 | Winterset Municipal | 21.3nm SW |
| KAMW | Ames Municipal | 31.8nm N |
| KPRO | Perry Municipal | 32.5nm NW |
| I75 | Osceola Municipal | 32.9nm S |
| KOXV | Knoxville Municipal | 33.1nm SE |
| KTNU | Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field | 35nm E |
| KBNW | Boone Municipal | 37nm N |
| KCNC | Chariton Municipal | 38.7nm SE |
Remarks
A321 aircraft ltd to 190,000 lbs on runway 5-23 and taxiway p. a321 exceeding 190,000 lbs wo airport auth waiver req atct prvd 13-31.
Arng ramp available for mil and mil-contracted aircraft for offl bus only with ltd support. ppr; contact dsn 261-8360/8361, c515-261-8360/8361. FBO will provide contract fuel. mil crews can contact hawki on 252.9
Birds on & in vicinity of airport.
Contr fuel - 515-256-5330.
Cross bleed engine starts on air carrier ramp prohibited.
Designated Customs Landing: Flight notification service (adcus) available mon-fri 0830-1700. for sat; sun; hols & night customs svc make appointments mon-fri 0830-1700. at least 3 hr advance notice rqrd.
Enter terminal de-ice pad queue from taxilane N, do not enter pad from taxilane n4.
Iang south ramp pcn 78 right/b/ W/t. iang west ramp pcn 87 right/b/ W/t.
Informal noise abatement procedures in effect. expect atc to assign preferred runway.
Manager's Name: Exec dir