Des Moines International (KDSM)
Airport Information
Des Moines International Pilot Reviews:
Davis
April 28, 2025A very welcoming experience overall. The tower controller was quite helpful, and Modern Aviation provided amazing service. Ground control was patient while giving turn-by-turn dire...
FBOs & Fuel
Fuel:
| 100LL | Jet A |
|---|---|
$7.25 Full Service | $6.70 Full Service |
Fees:
Modern Aviation FBO Pilot Reviews:
Edward
December 14, 2025The best FBO stop in the Mid-West region. Quick turns are extremely fast; if you stay for lunch, the CSRs direct you toward wonderful food and service. Des Moines is a relaxing and...
Rodriguez
July 26, 2025Excellent FBO service. Pricing seems fair; they looked after our aircraft and secured it in a hangar ahead of a storm. Since they had space, they kept it sheltered for a week, char...
Remarks
A321 aircraft ltd to 190,000 lbs on runway 5-23 and taxiway p. a321 exceeding 190,000 lbs wo airport auth waiver req atct prvd 13-31.
Arng ramp available for mil and mil-contracted aircraft for offl bus only with ltd support. ppr; contact dsn 261-8360/8361, c515-261-8360/8361. FBO will provide contract fuel. mil crews can contact hawki on 252.9
Birds on & in vicinity of airport.
Contr fuel - 515-256-5330.
Cross bleed engine starts on air carrier ramp prohibited.
Designated Customs Landing: Flight notification service (adcus) available mon-fri 0830-1700. for sat; sun; hols & night customs svc make appointments mon-fri 0830-1700. at least 3 hr advance notice rqrd.
Iang south ramp pcn 78 right/b/ W/t. iang west ramp pcn 87 right/b/ W/t.
Informal noise abatement procedures in effect. expect atc to assign preferred runway.
Manager's Name: Exec dir
Max aircraft wt south ga aprn 170,000 lbs all other FBO aprn 80,000 lbs.
Recent Arrivals
Recent Departures
Radio Frequencies
Airport Information
Des Moines International Pilot Reviews:
Davis
April 28, 2025A very welcoming experience overall. The tower controller was quite helpful, and Modern Aviation provided amazing service. Ground control was patient while giving turn-by-turn dire...
FBOs & Fuel
Fuel:
| 100LL | Jet A |
|---|---|
$7.25 Full Service | $6.70 Full Service |
Fees:
Modern Aviation FBO Pilot Reviews:
Edward
December 14, 2025The best FBO stop in the Mid-West region. Quick turns are extremely fast; if you stay for lunch, the CSRs direct you toward wonderful food and service. Des Moines is a relaxing and...
Rodriguez
July 26, 2025Excellent FBO service. Pricing seems fair; they looked after our aircraft and secured it in a hangar ahead of a storm. Since they had space, they kept it sheltered for a week, char...
Runway Information
Recent Arrivals
Recent Departures
Radio Frequencies
Remarks
A321 aircraft ltd to 190,000 lbs on runway 5-23 and taxiway p. a321 exceeding 190,000 lbs wo airport auth waiver req atct prvd 13-31.
Arng ramp available for mil and mil-contracted aircraft for offl bus only with ltd support. ppr; contact dsn 261-8360/8361, c515-261-8360/8361. FBO will provide contract fuel. mil crews can contact hawki on 252.9
Birds on & in vicinity of airport.
Contr fuel - 515-256-5330.
Cross bleed engine starts on air carrier ramp prohibited.
Designated Customs Landing: Flight notification service (adcus) available mon-fri 0830-1700. for sat; sun; hols & night customs svc make appointments mon-fri 0830-1700. at least 3 hr advance notice rqrd.
Iang south ramp pcn 78 right/b/ W/t. iang west ramp pcn 87 right/b/ W/t.
Informal noise abatement procedures in effect. expect atc to assign preferred runway.
Manager's Name: Exec dir
Max aircraft wt south ga aprn 170,000 lbs all other FBO aprn 80,000 lbs.