Ames Municipal Airport (AMW): Codes, Runways & Location
Ames Municipal Airport (IATA: AMW · ICAO: KAMW) is a small airport serving Ames, United States. It lies at 41.9920° N, 93.6218° W, 956 ft (291 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ames Municipal Airport
Ames Municipal Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Ames in United States. It is identified by the IATA code AMW and the ICAO code KAMW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ames Municipal Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1738 m (5701 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 956 ft (291 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Boone Municipal Airport (BNW) about 20 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,738 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Ames Municipal Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ames Municipal Airport
Where is Ames Municipal Airport located?
Ames Municipal Airport is located in Ames, United States. Its coordinates are 41.9920° N, 93.6218° W.
What is the airport code for Ames Municipal Airport?
Ames Municipal Airport has an IATA code of AMW and an ICAO code of KAMW.
How long is the runway at Ames Municipal Airport?
Ames Municipal Airport's longest runway is about 1738 m (5701 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Ames Municipal Airport have?
Ames Municipal Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ames Municipal Airport a major airport?
Ames Municipal Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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