| Des Moines International Airport KDSM DSM (Des Moines, IA) Class C: tower-tracon ranked #196 with 95,159 operations Elevation: 957 FAA video FAA safety alert PDF
Radar facility information: Airport Surveillance Radar / 24/7 Chart Supplement (pdf version) DES MOINES INTL (DSM)(KDSM) P (ANG)
3 SW UTC–6(–5DT) N41º32.04´ W93º39.78´ 958 B LRA-Landing Rights Airport Class I, ARFF Index C NOTAM FILE DSM MON Airport
RWY 05–23: H9004X150 (Concrete) S–100, D–190, 2D–360, 2D/2D2–850 PCR 696 R/D/W/T HIRL RWY 13–31: H9001X150 (Grooved Concrete) S–100, D–200, 2D–360, 2D/2D2–850 PCR 696 R/D/W/T HIRL Center Line RUNWAY DECLARED DISTANCE INFORMATION
1(MA–1A) 2(AM32A–95) FUEL (NC–100LL, A) FLUID LOX. LIGHTING Runway 23
PAPI unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline.
NOISE: Informal noise abatement procedures in effect. Expect ATC to assign preferred runway. AIRPORT REMARKS: Attended continuously. Birds on and in the vicinity of airport. Contract fuel–515–256–5330. Contact ground control 121.9 prior to pushback on the terminal apron. Advise tower if deicing is required Use caution when landing over raised lights in the overruns and runway thresholds at DSM. Airport director requires 24 hours notice on transportation of explosives by civil aircraft. Max aircraft weight south General Aviation apron 170,000 lbs all other FBO apron 80,000 lbs. A321 aircraft limited to 190,000 lbs on Runway 05–23 and Taxiway P. A321 exceeding 190,000 lbs without airport authority waiver request Air traffic control tower provides 13–31. Updtd; schedule A321 aircraft over 200,000 lbs require an overweight aircraft permit; contact airport authority 515–256–5000. Runway 05 approach end has limited visibility from the tower. Tower cannot easily ID if an aircraft is over the hold short line at Taxiway P–7. Runway 05 arrivals–use caution and ensure you are correctly lined up with Runway 05 and not Taxiway P. Cross bleed engine starts on air carrier ramp prohibited. Flight Notification Service (ADCUS) available, Monday–Friday 1430–2300Z‡. For Saturday, Sunday, holidays and night customs service, make appointments Monday–Friday 1430–2300Z‡. At least 3 hour advance notice required. Terminal apron taxilane ADG III (aircraft wingspan less than 118 foot) only, ADG IV (aircraft wingspan less than 172 foot) aircraft at Gate A4 only. No taxi between Gates A5A and A5B. No taxi to terminal gates A2/A4 from Taxiway D1 when an aircraft is parked at remote spot R6—request Taxiway E. Enter terminal De–ice pad queue from Taxilane N, do not enter pad from Taxilane N4. Taxiway P East of Taxiway D wingtip clearance limited to 121.5´ caution adivised for ADG V and larger aircraft. MILITARY REMARKS: ARNG–ramp available for military and military–contracted aircraft for official business only with limited support. Prior Permission Required; contact DSN 261–8360/8361, C515–261–8360/8361. FBO will provide contract fuel. Military crews can contact HAWKI on 252.9. AIRPORT MANAGER: 515-256-5100 WEATHER DATA SOURCES: ASOS 119.55 (515) 218–1035. SWSL. COMMUNICATIONS: ATIS 119.55 515–974–8046 UNICOM 122.95 RCO 122.5 (FORT DODGE RADIO)
® APPROACH/DEPARTURE CONTROL 123.9 TOWER 118.3 GROUND CON 121.9 CLEARANCE DELIVERY 134.15 AIRSPACE: CLASS C service contact APPROACH CONTROL. VOR TEST FACILITY (VOT) 109.2 RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION: NOTAM FILE DSM. (VH) (H) VORTACW 117.5
VOR unusable:
095º–150º
DSM Chan. 122 N41º26.26´ W93º38.91´
347º 5.8 NM to field. 951/7E.
NEWTON (L) (L) VORW/DME 112.5
TNU Chan. 72 N41º47.03´ W93º06.54´
236º 29.1 NM to field.
989/3E. NOTAM FILE TNU.
ILS/DME 111.5 I–DWW Chan. 52 Runway 05. Class IE. Glideslope unusable for coupled approaches below 1,256´ MSL. ILS/DME 111.9 I–VGU Chan. 56 Runway 13. Class IE. ILS/DME 110.3 I–DSM Chan. 40 Runway 31. Class IIIE. COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: Terminal apron deice spot N2 and associated taxilane limited to ADG II unless coordinated with IDS 129.875. |
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Database updated: 2026/03/19