Des Moines International Airport (DSM/KDSM)

Des Moines, United States

The airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5/23 at 2,744 m (9,004 ft). Its elevation is 292 m (958 ft).

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Key facts

IATA code
DSM
ICAO code
KDSM
Type
Large airport
Country
United States
Municipality served
Des Moines
Airport reference point
41.5340° N, 93.6567° W41° 32′ 02″ N, 93° 39′ 24″ W
Elevation
292 m (958 ft)
Runways
2

Runways

Runways at Des Moines International Airport
RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingTrue bearing
5/232,744 m (9,004 ft)46 mConcreteYes5 54°23 234°
13/312,744 m (9,001 ft)46 mAsphaltYes13 132°31 312°

Bearings are relative to true north; runway names come from the magnetic bearing.

Nearest airports

  1. Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), United States: 122 km
  2. Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), United States: 154 km
  3. The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), United States: 166 km

Distances are straight-line distances between airport reference points.