Des Moines International Airport is a large airport serving Des Moines, United States. Its IATA code is DSM and its ICAO code is KDSM. The airport lies at an elevation of 958 ft (292 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 5/23, 9,004 ft (2,744 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- DSM
- ICAO code
- KDSM
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 958 ft (292 m)
- Coordinates
- 41.5340, -93.6567
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,001 ft · 2,744 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 5/23 | 9,004 ft · 2,744 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete-Grooved | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Des Moines International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport | Fort Dodge, United States | 122 km · 76 mi |
| ALO Waterloo Regional Airport | Waterloo, United States | 154 km · 96 mi |
| CID The Eastern Iowa Airport | Cedar Rapids, United States | 166 km · 103 mi |
| MCW Mason City Municipal Airport | Mason City, United States | 183 km · 114 mi |
| IRK Kirksville Regional Airport | Kirksville, United States | 186 km · 116 mi |
| OMA Eppley Airfield | Omaha, United States | 188 km · 117 mi |
| BRL Southeast Iowa Regional Airport | Burlington, United States | 228 km · 142 mi |
| MLI Quad City International Airport | Moline, United States | 262 km · 163 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from DSM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,195 | 743 | 645 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,665 | 1,035 | 899 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,324 | 1,444 | 1,255 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,510 | 1,560 | 1,355 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,725 | 4,179 | 3,631 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,053 | 4,382 | 3,808 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,341 | 4,562 | 3,964 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,704 | 5,409 | 4,700 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,138 | 5,678 | 4,934 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,863 | 6,128 | 5,325 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,440 | 6,487 | 5,637 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,933 | 7,415 | 6,443 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,164 | 7,558 | 6,568 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,385 | 8,939 | 7,767 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,493 | 9,005 | 7,825 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,925 | 9,274 | 8,059 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.600 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.550 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 134.150 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| OPS | ANG OPS MAINT | 138.150 |
| RDO | FORT DODGE RDO | 122.650 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Des Moines International Airport?
The IATA code of Des Moines International Airport is DSM and its ICAO code is KDSM.
Where is Des Moines International Airport located?
Des Moines International Airport is in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, at 41.5340, -93.6567.
What time zone is Des Moines International Airport in?
Des Moines International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Des Moines International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 5/23, 9,004 ft (2,744 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Des Moines International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 122 km (76 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.