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KDSM — Des Moines International Airport

Des Moines International Airport

ToweredDes Moines, IA • 958' MSL

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KDSM Runways2 runways

KDSM has 2 runways. The longest is 5/23 at 9,004 ft × 150 ft (asphalt).

5/23Lighted9,004 ft × 150 ftAsphalt
13/31Lighted · Right traffic 319,001 ft × 150 ftAsphalt

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KDSM Field Data

KDSM field elevation is 958 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at KDSM is 1,960 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at KDSM: 100LL, Jet A.

Field elevation958 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,960 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Fuel100LL, Jet AAvailability — call for price
Control towerTowered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KDSM Frequencies

ATIS119.55
Clearance134.15
Ground121.9
Tower118.3
Approach135.2
Approach/Departure123.9
Approach/Departure120.45
UNICOM122.95
Radio122.65
Operations138.15

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Frequently Asked About KDSM

Is KDSM (Des Moines International Airport) a towered airport?

Yes, KDSM is a towered airport with tower frequency 118.3 MHz.

What is the ATIS frequency for KDSM?

The ATIS frequency at KDSM (Des Moines International Airport) is 119.55 MHz.

How long is the runway at KDSM?

KDSM has 2 runways (5/23, 13/31). The longest runway is 9,004 feet.

Which runway is longest at KDSM?

Runway 5/23 is the longest at KDSM — 9,004 ft × 150 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KDSM?

KDSM uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,960 feet MSL at a field elevation of 958 feet.

Does KDSM have fuel?

Yes. KDSM (Des Moines International Airport) has 100LL, Jet A available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of KDSM?

KDSM (Des Moines International Airport) has a field elevation of 958 feet MSL.

Where is KDSM located?

KDSM (Des Moines International Airport) is located in Des Moines, IA.