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KAMW — Ames Municipal Airport

Ames Municipal Airport

Non-ToweredAmes, IA • 956' MSL

KAMW WeatherLive METAR & TAF

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KAMW Runways2 runways

KAMW has 2 runways. The longest is 1/19 at 5,701 ft × 100 ft (asphalt).

1/19Lighted · Right traffic 15,701 ft × 100 ftAsphalt
13/31Lighted · Right traffic 133,491 ft × 75 ftAsphalt

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KAMW Field Data

KAMW field elevation is 956 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at KAMW is 1,960 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at KAMW: 100 octane, Jet A.

Field elevation956 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,960 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Fuel100 octane, Jet AAvailability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KAMW Frequencies

CTAF 122.7 MHz — KAMW is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

ASOS132.025
Clearance126.0
Approach/Departure123.9
CTAF122.7
UNICOM122.7

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Frequently Asked About KAMW

Is KAMW (Ames Municipal Airport) a towered airport?

No, KAMW is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.7 MHz.

What is the ASOS frequency for KAMW?

The ASOS frequency at KAMW (Ames Municipal Airport) is 132.025 MHz.

How long is the runway at KAMW?

KAMW has 2 runways (1/19, 13/31). The longest runway is 5,701 feet.

Which runway is longest at KAMW?

Runway 1/19 is the longest at KAMW — 5,701 ft × 100 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KAMW?

KAMW uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,960 feet MSL at a field elevation of 956 feet.

Does KAMW have fuel?

Yes. KAMW (Ames Municipal Airport) has 100 octane, Jet A available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of KAMW?

KAMW (Ames Municipal Airport) has a field elevation of 956 feet MSL.

Where is KAMW located?

KAMW (Ames Municipal Airport) is located in Ames, IA.