Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Des Moines, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
KDSM
IATA
DSM
Elevation
958 ft
Region
US-IA
Local Time
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GPS Code: KDSM
Local Code: DSM
Location: 41.534° N, -93.663101° E
Continent: North America
Type: Medium Airport
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Airport Routes
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) offers 285 flight routes operated by 9 airlines. Major carriers include Endeavor Air, SkyWest, American Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Des Moines include Chicago O'Hare Intl, Chicago Midway Intl, The Eastern Iowa, Denver Intl and Teterboro.
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Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- St Louis Lambert Intl (STL) new
- Austin-Bergstrom Intl (AUS) new
- Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (MSP) new
- Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) new
- Punta Gorda (PGD) new
- Los Angeles Intl (LAX) new
- Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) new
- Houston Bush Int'ctl (IAH) new
- Fort Lauderdale Intl (FLL) new
- Harry Reid Intl (LAS) new
- Denver Intl (DEN) new
- Reagan National (DCA) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Des Moines International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Endeavor Air
EDV
/ 9E
|
5 | 342 | 5 | Feb 1, 2026 |
SkyWest
SKW
/ OO
|
10 | 297 | 10 | Feb 1, 2026 |
American Airlines
AAL
/ AA
|
5 | 258 | 5 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Southwest
SWA
/ WN
|
4 | 215 | 4 | Feb 1, 2026 |
United
UAL
/ UA
|
4 | 200 | 4 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Republic
RPA
/ YX
|
5 | 160 | 5 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Allegiant Air
AAY
/ G4
|
18 | 156 | 18 | Feb 1, 2026 |
PSA Airlines
JIA
/ OH
|
4 | 148 | 4 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Envoy Air
ENY
/ MQ
|
4 | 134 | 4 | Feb 1, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
05/23 |
9003 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
13/31 |
9001 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.6 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.55 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 134.15 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| OPS | ANG OPS MAINT | 138.15 MHz |
| RDO | FORT DODGE RDO | 122.65 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxi services, including Capitol Cab and Yellow Cab, are available at the taxi stand located outside of the baggage claim area. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft also operate at the airport with designated pickup zones on the arrivals roadway.
Rental Cars
Rental car counters for major companies such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National are located in the baggage claim area of the terminal. Vehicles are picked up from the parking garage, which is connected to the terminal via a skywalk.
Public Transportation
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) provides public bus service via Route 8 - Airport/SW 9th. The bus stop is located on the outer roadway of the terminal, accessible from the baggage claim level. This route connects the airport to downtown Des Moines, offering transfers to other DART routes.