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Des Moines Intl (KDSM/DSM) — Des Moines, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Fuel
- 100LL, Jet A
- Tower
- 118.3
- Runways
- 05/23, 13/31
- Elevation
- 958 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
7/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
115 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 87 on the ground · busiest hour 23:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KDSM
- Name: Des Moines Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 41.534
- Longitude: -93.663101
- Elevation: 958 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Des Moines
- IATA Code: DSM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Distance from City: 6.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 9003 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 05, RNAV (GPS) RWY 05, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, VOR RWY 23
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 9001 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 13, ILS OR LOC RWY 31, ILS RWY 31 (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 31 (CAT II - III), RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31
- Remarks: N/A
Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 119.550 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Des Moines Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 515-256-5100
- 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
Fees
- Landing Fee: None for non-commercial users Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- Parking Fee: Not recorded
- Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
- Currency: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Fuel Information
- Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); customs on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and at night by appointment, made Mon-Fri 0830-1700 at least 3 hours ahead (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: Yes, for private aircraft arriving from or departing to another country (CBP eAPIS) Source: 19 CFR 122.22 Electronic manifest for private aircraft, 2026-10-01
- GAR Required: Not recorded
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Alternates
KCID
- ICAO: KCID
- Name: The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Distance (NM): 90.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No: No customs designation in 19 CFR 122.13, 122.15 or FAA NASR Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13
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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.
Active NOTAMs
A3412/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 05/23 CLSD
2026-10-28 13:00 UTC
2026-10-28 21:30 UTC
A3412/
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 05/23 CLSD
2026-10-28 13:00 UTC
2026-10-28 21:30 UTC
A3404/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 05/23 CLSD
2026-10-27 13:00 UTC
2026-10-27 21:30 UTC
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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 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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- What are the operating hours of KDSM?
- Des Moines Intl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at KDSM?
- The tower frequency at Des Moines Intl is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KDSM?
- The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Des Moines Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
- Does KDSM 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 KDSM located?
- Des Moines Intl (KDSM) is located in Des Moines, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KDSM?
- The IATA code for Des Moines Intl is DSM.
- Does KDSM have an ILS approach?
- Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Des Moines Intl to runways 05, 13, 31. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
- Is KDSM a port of entry?
- Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); customs on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and at night by appointment, made Mon-Fri 0830-1700 at least 3 hours ahead (NASR). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.