What is the longest runway at KDSM?

Des Moines International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is runway 05/23 at 9,004 ft.

What surface are KDSM's runways?

Des Moines International Airport's runways are concrete.

Des Moines International Airport runways

Des Moines International Airport (DSM · KDSM) in Des Moines, IA has 2 runways , the longest 05/23 at 9,004 ft (concrete). Dimensions, headings, lighting, and instrument approaches for each below.

Runway 05/23

9,004 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Excellent)

Edge lights: High.

Heading: 053° mag · 54° true
Threshold elev: 916 ft
Markings: nonprecision
VGSI: 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights: MALSR
Instrument landing: ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.5 (DWW) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern: Left

Heading: 233° mag · 234° true
Threshold elev: 937 ft
Markings: nonprecision
VGSI: 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern: Left

Runway 13/31

9,001 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Excellent)

Edge lights: High.

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

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 data from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.