Des Moines International Airport runways
Des Moines International Airport (DSM · KDSM) in Des Moines, IA has 2 runways, the longest 5/23 at 9,004 ft (concrete, concrete-grooved). Dimensions, headings, lighting, and instrument approaches for each below. · Open on the map
All of Des Moines International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherRunway 13/31
9,001 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Excellent)Edge lights: High.
13
- Heading
- 131° mag · 132° true
- Threshold elev
- 913 ft
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (VGU) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
31
- Heading
- 311° mag · 312° true
- Threshold elev
- 958 ft
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- ALSF2
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 110.3 (DSM) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Runway 5/23
9,004 ft × 150 ft · Concrete-Grooved 5
- Heading
- 053° mag · 54° true
23
- Heading
- 233° mag · 234° true
Frequently asked
What is the longest runway at KDSM?
Des Moines International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is runway 5/23 at 9,004 ft.
What surface are KDSM's runways?
Des Moines International Airport's runways are concrete and concrete-grooved.
More about KDSM
Runway data from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.