KDSM — Des Moines INTL
Des Moines, IA · Elevation 957.9 ft · 41.5340, -93.6631
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,004 ft | 150 ft | Concrete (excellent) | High intensity | 05 53° / 23 233° | 05 PAPI (4-light, left) / 23 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
| 13/31 | 9,001 ft | 150 ft | Concrete (excellent) | High intensity | 13 131° / 31 311° | 13 PAPI (4-light, right) / 31 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
Frequencies
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 118.3 MHz — Des Moines Tower
- TWR
- 257.8 MHz — Des Moines Tower
- GND
- 121.9 MHz — Des Moines Ground
- GND
- 348.6 MHz — Des Moines Ground
- CLD
- 134.15 MHz — Des Moines Clearance Delivery
- CLD
- 317.55 MHz — Des Moines Clearance Delivery
- APP
- 135.2 MHz — Des Moines Approach
- APP
- 360.7 MHz — Des Moines Approach
- ATIS/ASOS
- 119.55 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 120.45 MHz — Des Moines Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 123.9 MHz — Des Moines Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 307.15 MHz — Des Moines Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 350.3 MHz — Des Moines Approach/Departure
- CLASS C
- 123.9 MHz
- CLASS C
- 307.15 MHz
- CLASS C/S
- 120.45 MHz
- CLASS C/S
- 135.2 MHz
- CLASS C/S
- 350.3 MHz
- CLASS C/S
- 360.7 MHz
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
- EMERG
- 243 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 1°E (2020)
- Flight service
- Fort Dodge FSS (FOD) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- DSM ↗
Remarks (8)
- FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL MON-FRI 0830-1700. FOR SAT; SUN; HOLS & NIGHT CUSTOMS SVC MAKE APPOINTMENTS MON-FRI 0830-1700. AT LEAST 3 HR ADVANCE NOTICE RQRD.
- CONTR FUEL - 515-256-5330.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- INFORMAL NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT. EXPECT ATC TO ASSIGN PREFERRED RY.
- IANG SOUTH RAMP PCN 78 R/B/W/T. IANG WEST RAMP PCN 87 R/B/W/T.
- MAX ACFT WT SOUTH GA APRN 170,000 LBS ALL OTHER FBO APRN 80,000 LBS.
- RWY 05 APCH END HAS LTD VIS FROM THE TWR. TWR CANNOT EASILY ID IF AN ACFT IS OVER THE HOLD SHORT LINE AT TWY P7. RWY 05 ARRIVALS - USE CTN AND ENSURE YOU ARE CORRECTLY LINED UP WITH RWY 05 AND NOT TWY P.
- CROSS BLEED ENGINE STARTS ON AIR CARRIER RAMP PROHIBITED.
Quick facts
- How long is the runway at KDSM?
- KDSM has 2 runways; the longest is 9,004 ft.
- Does KDSM have fuel?
- Yes — KDSM has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KDSM?
- Fort Dodge FSS (FOD) serves KDSM. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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- KOXV — Knoxville MUNI — 33 mi
- I75 — Osceola MUNI — 33 mi
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