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Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW/AMW) — Ames, United States

At a glance

Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Runways
01/19, 13/31
Elevation
956 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KAMW
  • Name: Ames Municipal Airport
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 41.992001
  • Longitude: -93.621803
  • Elevation: 956 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Ames
  • IATA Code: AMW
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

  • Designation: 01/19
  • Dimensions: 1738x30m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 32
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 13/31

  • Designation: 13/31
  • Dimensions: 1064x23m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 10
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 122.700 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 132.025 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday SR – SS
Tuesday SR – SS
Wednesday SR – SS
Thursday SR – SS
Friday SR – SS
Saturday SR – SS
Sunday SR – SS
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 515-239-5275
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

6/6836
caution
Navaid/lighting unserviceable
IAP AMES MUNI, AMES, IA. ILS OR LOC RWY 1, AMDT 4... MISSED APPROACH: CLIMB TO 2500 THEN CLIMBING RIGHT TURN TO 4000 ON HEADING 030 AND DSM R-001 TO SHODR/DSM 49.87 DME AND HOLD. RADAR REQUIRED FOR PROCEDURE ENTRY EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, TNU VOR/DME OUT OF SERVI…
2026-08-20 16:55 UTC 2026-12-16 16:55 UTC
10/017
info Upcoming
AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 420122N0933358W (3.7NM ENE AMW) TO 420123N0933227W (4.4NM ENE AMW) TO 420032N0933227W (4NM E AMW) TO 420030N0933358W (3.2NM E AMW) TO POINT OF ORIGIN SFC-400FT AGL
2026-10-28 15:00 UTC 2026-10-28 21:00 UTC
10/015
info
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1280605) 415445.40N0933026.00W (7.0NM SE AMW) 1231.0FT (258.9FT AGL) U/S
2026-10-21 00:59 UTC 2027-02-18 00:59 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 00:15 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KAMW?
Ames Municipal Airport operates from SR to SS.
What fuel is available at KAMW?
Ames Municipal Airport offers 100LL, Jet A.
Does KAMW require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KAMW located?
Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW) is located in Ames, United States.
What is the IATA code for KAMW?
The IATA code for Ames Municipal Airport is AMW.
How long is the runway at KAMW?
The main runway at Ames Municipal Airport (01/19) measures 1738x30m.