DES MOINES INTL

DES MOINES, IA, US

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Data Source: Cycle Dec 25, 2025 • Version 1.0
FAA LID

DSM

ICAO

KDSM

Coordinates
41.533973, -93.663072
Elevation

957.9 ft

VFR
Pattern Directions
05/23 LEFT
13: LEFT
31: RIGHT
Key Frequencies
ASOS, ATIS 119.55 MHz
GROUND (121.9) 121.9 MHz
UNICOM 122.95 MHz
GROUND (348.6) 348.6 MHz
IFR
Approach Procedures
05: ILS/DME
LOC: 111.5 MHz | GS: 3.0° | DME: 52X | Bearing: 52.8°
[1]
13: ILS/DME
LOC: 111.9 MHz | GS: 3.0° | DME: 56X | Bearing: 131.3°
[2]
31: ILS/DME
LOC: 110.3 MHz | GS: 3.0° | DME: 40X | Bearing: 311.4°
[3]
[1] ILS CLASSIFICATION CODE IE.; GS UNUSBL FOR COUPLED APCHS BLO 1256 FT MSL.
[2] ILS CLASSIFICATION CODE IE.
[3] ILS CLASSIFICATION CODE IIIE; 3RD PARTY.
IFR Frequencies
Departure 123.9 MHz
Services
Fuel: 100LL,A
Landing Fee: No
Storage: HGR, TIE
Key Numbers
TDZE: 913 ft
TCH: 55 ft Unusual
Basic Information
Facility Type A
Site Number 05950.
County POLK
Chart Name OMAHA
Distance from City 3 nm SW
Land Area 2,625 acres
Magnetic Variation 1E (2020)
Airport Address
DES MOINES INTL
DES MOINES, IA
Ownership
Owner
DES MOINES AIRPORT AUTHORITY
5800 FLEUR DRIVE, SUITE 207, ROOM 201
DES MOINES IA 50321
515-256-5100
Manager
MR. BRIAN MULCAHY
5800 FLEUR DRIVE, SUITE 207
DES MOINES IA 50321
515-256-5100
Ownership Type PU
Status & Certification
Activation Date 1940/04
ARFF Certification 1973/05
NPIAS Code NGY3
Airspace Analysis CONDL
Customs Landing Rights
Inspection Method F (Follow-up Inspection)
Inspection Agency F (FAA)
Last Inspection Date 2025-07-16
Runway Length Width Surface Lighting Traffic Pattern Pattern Alt
05/23 9,004 ft 150 ft CONC HIGH 05: Left, 23: Left Not Published
13/31 9,001 ft 150 ft CONC HIGH 13: Left, 31: Right Not Published
VHF
LCL/P IC (118.3) 118.3 MHz
DEPARTURE (118.9), DEPARTURE (118.9), DEPARTURE (118.9), DEPARTURE (118.9), DEPARTURE (118.9), DEPARTURE (118.9), DEPARTURE (118.9) 118.9 MHz
ASOS, ATIS 119.55 MHz
DEPARTURE (120.45), CLASS C/S (120.45) 120.45 MHz
DEPARTURE (120.9), CD/P (120.9) 120.9 MHz
EMERGENCY (121.5) 121.5 MHz
GROUND (121.9) 121.9 MHz [1]
DES MOINES RCO 122.5 MHz
UNICOM 122.95 MHz
DEPARTURE (123.9), DEPARTURE (123.9), DEPARTURE (123.9), DEPARTURE (123.9), DEPARTURE (123.9), DEPARTURE (123.9), DEPARTURE (123.9), DEPARTURE (123.9), DEPARTURE (123.9), DEPARTURE (123.9), DEPARTURE (123.9), DEPARTURE (123.9), CLASS C (123.9) 123.9 MHz
CD/P (126.0) 126.0 MHz
CD/P (126.3) 126.3 MHz
CD/P (126.65) 126.65 MHz
CD/P (134.15) 134.15 MHz
APCH/S (135.2), CLASS C/S (135.2) 135.2 MHz
DSM VOT 109.2 MHz
DSM VORTAC 117.5/122X MHz
[1] CTC GND CTL ON 121.9 PRIOR TO PUSHBACK ON THE TRML APN. ADVISE TWR IF DE-ICING IS REQD.
UHF [1]
EMERGENCY (243.0) 243.0 MHz
DEPARTURE (251.15), DEPARTURE (251.15), DEPARTURE (251.15), DEPARTURE (251.15), DEPARTURE (251.15), DEPARTURE (251.15), DEPARTURE (251.15) 251.15 MHz
LCL/P IC (257.8) 257.8 MHz
DEPARTURE (307.15), DEPARTURE (307.15), DEPARTURE (307.15), DEPARTURE (307.15), DEPARTURE (307.15), DEPARTURE (307.15), DEPARTURE (307.15), CLASS C (307.15) 307.15 MHz
CD/P (317.55) 317.55 MHz
GROUND (348.6) 348.6 MHz
DEPARTURE (350.3), CLASS C/S (350.3) 350.3 MHz
DEPARTURE (360.7), DEPARTURE (360.7), DEPARTURE (360.7), DEPARTURE (360.7), DEPARTURE (360.7), CLASS C/S (360.7), APCH/S (360.7) 360.7 MHz
[1] Military/interoperability frequencies
FAA Services
ARTCC ZMP - MINNEAPOLIS
FSS FOD - FORT DODGE
FSS Toll-Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM-D Available
Beacon Schedule SS-SR
Beacon Color WG
Wind Indicator Y-L
Facilities
Fuel Types 100LL,A
Airframe Repair MAJOR
Powerplant Repair MAJOR
Bottled Oxygen HIGH/LOW
Bulk Oxygen HIGH/LOW
Transient Storage HGR, TIE
Other Services AFRT, AMB, AVNCS, CARGO, CHTR, SALES, SURV
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