Des Moines International Airport (DSM): Codes, Runways & Location
Des Moines International Airport (IATA: DSM · ICAO: KDSM) is a large airport serving Des Moines, United States. It lies at 41.5340° N, 93.6567° W, 958 ft (292 m) above sea level.
Overview of Des Moines International Airport
Des Moines International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Des Moines in United States. It is identified by the IATA code DSM and the ICAO code KDSM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Des Moines International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2744 m (9004 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body 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 958 ft (292 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) about 51 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 ≈ 2,744 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines International Airport
Where is Des Moines International Airport located?
Des Moines International Airport is located in Des Moines, United States. Its coordinates are 41.5340° N, 93.6567° W.
What is the airport code for Des Moines International Airport?
Des Moines International Airport has an IATA code of DSM and an ICAO code of KDSM.
How long is the runway at Des Moines International Airport?
Des Moines International Airport's longest runway is about 2744 m (9004 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Des Moines International Airport have?
Des Moines International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Des Moines International Airport a major airport?
Des Moines International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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