KAMW — Ames MUNI
Ames, IA · Elevation 955.6 ft · 41.9920, -93.6218
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,701 ft | 100 ft | Asphalt (fair) | High intensity | 01 14° / 19 194° | 19 VASI (4-light, left) | — |
| 13/31 | 3,491 ft | 75 ft | Concrete (fair) | Medium intensity | 13 133° / 31 313° | — | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF/UNICOM
- 122.7 MHz
- CLD
- 126 MHz — Clearance Delivery
- ASOS
- 132.025 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 123.9 MHz — Des Moines Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 307.15 MHz — Des Moines Approach/Departure
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100 octane, Jet A
- Attendance
- ALL DAWN-DUSK
- Magnetic variation
- 3°E (2000)
- Flight service
- Fort Dodge FSS (FOD) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- AMW ↗
Remarks (7)
- BE ALERT FOR GLIDER & ULTRALIGHT OPNS INVOF ARPT.
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 01; VASI RWYS 19; HIRL RWY 01/19 & MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.
- BIRD AND DEER ACT ON & INVOF ARPT
- RWY 01 IS CALM WIND RWY.
- STADIUM WI 3 NM, CHECK FOR EVENTS.
- COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -26C.
- FOR CD CTC DES MOINES ATCT ON 126.0 OR CALL 515-974- 8016.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KAMW?
- The CTAF at KAMW is 122.7 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KAMW?
- KAMW has 2 runways; the longest is 5,701 ft.
- Does KAMW have fuel?
- Yes — KAMW has 100 octane, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KAMW?
- Fort Dodge FSS (FOD) serves KAMW. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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- KDSM — Des Moines INTL — 32 mi
- KEBS — Webster City MUNI — 33 mi
- 27P — Eldora — 35 mi
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