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Des Moines International Airport

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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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 (9)

Oct 7, 2026
KDSM → GYY(Gary, IN)
Honda Aircraft HA-420 HondaJet · VERY_LIGHT_JET
$3,622
Oct 9, 2026
KDSM → KAUS(Austin, TX)
Bombardier Challenger 850 · HEAVY_JET
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$12,623
Oct 9, 2026
KDSM → KSUX(Sioux City, IA)
Cessna Citation Ultra · LIGHT_JET
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Oct 15, 2026
KDSM → KOPF(Miami, FL)
Challenger 850 · HEAVY_JET
$22,000
Nov 6, 2026
KDSM → KTEB(Teterboro, NJ)
Bombardier Challenger 650 · HEAVY_JET
$23,600

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Empty legs arriving KDSM (8)

Oct 6, 2026
GYY → KDSM(Gary, IN)
Honda Aircraft HA-420 HondaJet · VERY_LIGHT_JET
$3,744
Oct 8, 2026
KLNK → KDSM(Lincoln, NE)
Cessna Citation Ultra · LIGHT_JET
$2,010
Oct 8, 2026
KSDF → KDSM(Louisville, KY)
Challenger 850 · HEAVY_JET
$8,906
Nov 17, 2026
KOMA → KDSM(Omaha, NE)
Cessna Citation Excel · MID_SIZE_JET
$3,125
Nov 17, 2026
KLNK → KDSM(Lincoln, NE)
Cessna Citation Ultra · LIGHT_JET
$1,875

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Frequently asked questions about Des Moines International Airport

What is KDSM airport?+
KDSM is the ICAO code for Des Moines International Airport (IATA DSM), located in Des Moines, IA.
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 9 departing and 8 arriving private-jet empty legs at Des Moines International Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

References

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At a glance

Country
United States
Region
IA
Timezone
America/Chicago
Elevation
958 ft
Longest runway
9,004 ft (2,744 m)
Scheduled service
Yes
IATA
DSM
ICAO
KDSM

Activity

Departing legs
9
Arriving legs
8
Based aircraft
0
Operators
4

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