What does DSM stand for?

DSM is the IATA code for Des Moines International Airport (ICAO KDSM) in Des Moines, IA.

Where is Des Moines International Airport?

Des Moines International Airport is located in Des Moines, IA.

Does Des Moines International Airport have commercial airline service?

Yes — Des Moines International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.

How long is the runway at Des Moines International Airport?

The longest runway at Des Moines International Airport measures 9,004 ft (2,744 m).

What is the elevation of Des Moines International Airport?

Des Moines International Airport sits at 958 ft above sea level.

What timezone is Des Moines International Airport in?

Des Moines International Airport operates on America/Chicago.

How many private-jet empty legs are available at Des Moines International Airport?

SkyAccess currently tracks 130 departing and 169 arriving private-jet empty legs at Des Moines International Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

Des Moines International Airport

Q: What is KDSM airport?

KDSM is the ICAO code for Des Moines International Airport (IATA DSM), located in Des Moines, IA.

KDSMDSMDes Moines, IA·Medium Airport

KDSM is the ICAO code for Des Moines International Airport (IATA DSM), located in Des Moines, IA.

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Airport guide

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM) sits 3 miles southwest of downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The two runways (9,001 ft, 9,001 ft) handle every current business jet. Field elevation 958 ft, no density-altitude concerns. Des Moines is Iowa's structural political + insurance capital (Principal Financial, Nationwide). Heavy presidential-caucus charter peak every 4 years (Jan). Ground time to downtown Des Moines is 10 minutes.

Background from Wikipedia

Des Moines International Airport is a joint civilian-military commercial service airport 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa.

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Empty legs departing KDSM (130)

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KDSM → KIOW(Iowa City, IA)

Cessna Citation Sovereign+ · SUPER_MID_SIZE_JET

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KDSM → KIOW(Iowa City, IA)

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Des Moines International Airport

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