Business-aviation airport
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Des Moines International Airport
KDSM
DSM
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Des Moines International Airport (KDSM / DSM) is a business-aviation gateway serving Des Moines. It has 2 runways, a longest runway of 9,004 ft, an elevation of 958 ft.
Elevation
958ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
9,004ft
Country
US
Des Moines
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 9,004 ft | 150 ft | Concrete-Grooved |
| 13/31 | 9,001 ft | 150 ft | ASP |
Aircraft suitability — estimate by category
| Aircraft class | Typical runway need | Runway margin | Suitable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet | 3,500 ft | +5,504 ft | ✓ |
| Light Jet | 3,800 ft | +5,204 ft | ✓ |
| Midsize Jet | 4,500 ft | +4,504 ft | ✓ |
| Super-Midsize Jet | 5,000 ft | +4,004 ft | ✓ |
| Heavy Jet | 5,800 ft | +3,204 ft | ✓ |
| Ultra-Long-Range Jet | 6,000 ft | +3,004 ft | ✓ |
| VIP Airliner | 7,000 ft | +2,004 ft | ✓ |
| Turboprop | 3,000 ft | +6,004 ft | ✓ |
Nearby airports
| Airport | ICAO | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eppley Airfield | KOMA | 102 nm (188 km) |
| Kansas City International Airport | KMCI | 142 nm (264 km) |
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | KMSP | 202 nm (374 km) |
| St. Louis Lambert International Airport | KSTL | 225 nm (417 km) |