KDSM -- Des Moines Intl
Des Moines, IA, US
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Airport Communications
| ATIS: | 119.55 |
|---|---|
| ASOS: | 119.55, 515-218-1035 |
| DSM ASOS: | 119.55 |
| DES MOINES TOWER: | 118.3 (257.8) |
| DES MOINES APPROACH: | 120.45, 123.9, 135.2 (307.15, 350.3, 360.7) |
| DES MOINES DEPARTURE: | 123.9 (307.15) |
| GND/P IC: | 121.9 (348.6) |
| IC: | 123.9 (307.15) |
| CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 134.15 (317.55) |
| EMERG: | 121.5 (243.0) |
| UNICOM: | 122.95 |
| CLASS C/S: | 120.45, 135.2 (350.3, 360.7) |
| CLASS C: | 123.9 (307.15) |
| AWOS-3 at IKV (10.1 NE): | 119.175, 515-965-5764 |
| ASOS at AMW (27.6 N): | 132.025, 515-233-2611 |
| AWOS-3 at PRO (28.4 NW): | 118.0, 515-465-2269 |
| AWOS-3 at OXV (28.5 SE): | 119.775, 641-828-8406 |
| AWOS-3 at I75 (28.9 S): | 120.975, 641-342-1422 |
Runways
Runway 05/23
| Dimensions | 9004 x 150 feet / 2744 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Concrete / in Excellent Condition | |
| Weight Limits |
S-100, D-190, ST-360, DT-850
PCR VALUE: 696/R/D/W/T
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| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 05 | Runway 23 | |
| Coordinates | N41°31.40' / W93°40.63' | N41°32.28' / W93°39.03' |
| Elevation | 915.5 | 937 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 54° True | 234° True |
| Markings | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| RVR Equipment | Touchdown | Rollout |
| Approach Lights | MALSR 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with runway alignment indicator lights | |
| REIL | Yes | Yes |
Runway 13/31
| Dimensions | 9001 x 150 feet / 2744 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Concrete / Grooved / in Excellent Condition | |
| Weight Limits |
S-100, D-200, ST-360, DT-850
PCR VALUE: 696/R/D/W/T
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| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 13 | Runway 31 | |
| Coordinates | N41°32.74' / W93°40.47' | N41°31.74' / W93°39.01' |
| Elevation | 912.6 | 957.8 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Right |
| Runway Heading | 132° True | 312° True |
| Declared Distances | TORA:9001 TODA:9001 ASDA:9001 LDA:9001 | TORA:9001 TODA:9001 ASDA:9001 LDA:9001 |
| Markings | Precision Instrument in good condition | Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4R (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| RVR Equipment | TMR | TMR |
| Approach Lights | MALSR 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with runway alignment indicator lights | ALSF-II |
Facility Information
Location
| Coordinates | N41°32.04' / W93°39.78' |
|---|---|
| Location | Located 3 miles SW of Des Moines, IA. on 2625 acres of land. |
| Elevation | 957.9 feet MSL |
| Magnetic Variation | 1° E |
Operations
| Airport Use | Open to the public |
|---|---|
| Activation Date | April 1940 |
| Status | Operational |
| Control Tower | Yes |
| Seg-Circle | No |
| Beacon | White-Green — (Lighted Land Airport) |
| Wind Indicator | Yes, Lighted |
| A.R.T.C.C. | MINNEAPOLIS |
|---|---|
| F.S.S. | FORT DODGE |
| NOTAMs Facility | DSM (NOTAM-D available) |
| Sectional Chart | OMAHA |
| ARFF Cert | I C S 05/1973 |
| Airspace Analysis | CONDL |
| Attendance | ALL/ALL/ALL |
Ownership
| Ownership | Publicly owned |
|---|---|
| Owner |
DES MOINES AIRPORT AUTHORITY
5800 FLEUR DRIVE, SUITE 207
ROOM 201
DES MOINES, IA 50321
515-256-5100
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| Manager |
MR. BRIAN MULCAHY
5800 FLEUR DRIVE, SUITE 207
DES MOINES, IA 50321
515-256-5100
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Services Available
| Fuel | 100LL (blue), Jet-A |
|---|---|
| Transient Storage | Tiedowns, Hangar |
| Airframe Repair | MAJOR |
| Engine Repair | MAJOR |
| Bottled Oxygen | HIGH/LOW |
| Bulk Oxygen | HIGH/LOW |
| Other Services | AIR FREIGHT SERVICES, AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES, AVIONICS, CARGO, CHARTER SERVICE, AIRCRAFT SALES, SURV |
Remarks
- Contr fuel - 515-256-5330.
- Birds on & in the vicinity of airport.
- Informal noise abatement procedures in effect. Expect ATC to assign preferred runway.
- Iang south ramp PCN 78 R/B/W/T. Iang west ramp PCN 87 R/B/W/T.
- Maximum aircraft weight south GA aprn 170,000 lbs all other FBO aprn 80,000 lbs.
- Runway 05 approach end has LTD visibility from the tower. Tower cannot easily ID if AN aircraft is over the hold short line at taxiway P7. Runway 05 arrivals - use CTN and ensure YOU are correctly lined UP with runway 05 and not taxiway P.
- Cross bleed engine starts on air carrier ramp prohibited.
- Use caution when landing over raised lights in the overruns and runway thlds at DSM.
- Arng ramp available for military and MIL-CONTRACTED aircraft for offl BUS only with LTD support. Prior permission required; Contact DSN 261-8360/8361, C515-261-8360/8361. FBO will provide contract fuel. Military crews can contact hawki on 252.9
- A321 aircraft LTD to 190,000 lbs on runway 5-23 and taxiway P. A321 exceeding 190,000 lbs WO airport authorization waiver require ATCT prvd 13-31.
- Terminal apron taxilane ADG III AC only, ADG IV AC at gate 25 only.
- Modern aviation FBO located at north GA apron.
- Terminal apron taxilane ADG III AC only, ADG IV AC at gate A4 only.
- Terminal apron taxilane ADG III (aircraft wingspan less than 118 ft) only, ADG IV (aircraft wingspan less than 172 ft) aircraft at gate A4 only.
- Terminal apron DE-ICE spot N2 and associated taxilane limited to adgii unless coordinated with IDS 129.875.
- No taxi between gates 24 and 26.
- No taxi to terminal gates 21/23/25 from TXY D1 when AN aircraft is parked at remote spot R6 - request TXY E.
- Enter terminal DE-ICE pad queue from taxilane N, DO not enter pad from taxilane N4.
- Taxiway P E of taxiway D wingtip clearance limited to 121.5 ft, caution advised for ADG V and larger aircraft.
- Flight notification service (adcus) available MON-FRI 0830-1700. For SAT; SUN; Hols & night customs service make appointments MON-FRI 0830-1700. At least 3 hour advance notice rqrd.
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