FAA facility Airport
DES MOINES INTL
DES MOINES, IOWA FAA DSM ICAO KDSM Open to the public
Runways
2 records · drawn to relative scale
05/23
05
23
Runway-end details
| End | True hdg | ILS | Glide slope aid | Approach lights | Displaced thr | Declared distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 54° | ILS/DME | PAPI · 4-light · left side | MALSR Medium-intensity ALS with runway alignment lights | — | — |
| 23 | 234° | — | PAPI · 4-light · left side | — | — | — |
13/31
13
31
Runway-end details
| End | True hdg | ILS | Glide slope aid | Approach lights | Displaced thr | Declared distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 132° | ILS/DME | PAPI · 4-light · right side | MALSR Medium-intensity ALS with runway alignment lights | — | TORA 9,001 · TODA 9,001 · ASDA 9,001 · LDA 9,001 |
| 31 RP | 312° | ILS/DME | PAPI · 4-light · left side | ALSF2 High-intensity ALS with sequenced flashers (CAT II/III) | — | TORA 9,001 · TODA 9,001 · ASDA 9,001 · LDA 9,001 |
Communications
26 published frequencies| Use | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DSM VOT | 109.2 | — |
| DSM VORTAC | 117.5/122X | — |
| LCL/P IC | 118.3 | 24 |
| ATIS | 119.55 | 24 |
| DSM ASOS | 119.55 | — |
| APCH/S DEP/S | 120.45 | 24 |
| CLASS C/S | 120.45 | 24 |
| EMERG | 121.5 | 24 |
| GND/P IC | 121.9 | 24 |
| DES MOINES RCO | 122.5 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 123.9 | 24 |
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| CLASS C | 123.9 | 24 |
| CD/P | 134.15 | 24 |
| APCH/S | 135.2 | 24 |
| CLASS C/S | 135.2 | 24 |
| EMERG | 243.0 | 24 |
| LCL/P IC | 257.8 | 24 |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 307.15 | 24 |
| CLASS C | 307.15 | 24 |
| CD/P | 317.55 | 24 |
| GND/P IC | 348.6 | 24 |
| APCH/S DEP/S | 350.3 | 24 |
| CLASS C/S | 350.3 | 24 |
| APCH/S | 360.7 | 24 |
| CLASS C/S | 360.7 | 24 |
Instrument landing systems
NASR ILS_BASE records| Runway end | System | Category | Frequency | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | ILS/DME | I | 111.5 | Operational ifr |
| 13 | ILS/DME | I | 111.9 | Operational ifr |
| 31 | ILS/DME | III | 110.3 | Operational ifr |
FAA listing history
Identities observed in NASR snapshots
DES MOINES INTL
Observed 2024-06-13 through 2026-07-09
KDSM
Dates describe available FAA snapshots, not exact opening, closure or construction dates.
Material changes
First observed in NASR cyclesNo public material changes are recorded yet.
FAA NASR cycle effective 2026-08-06. Operational information changes every cycle — consult current FAA publications, the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before flight.