Airport code
DSM — Des Moines International Airport
DSM is the IATA code for Des Moines International Airport, an airport serving Des Moines, United States. Its ICAO code is KDSM, and it operates in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 41.5340, -93.6631 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 958 ft (292 m).
Overview
About Des Moines International Airport
Des Moines International Airport is a joint civilian-military commercial service airport 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | DSM |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KDSM |
| Airport name | Des Moines International Airport |
| City | Des Moines |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Chicago (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 41.5340 |
| Longitude | -93.6631 |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 9,004 ft (2,744 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Des Moines International Airport?
The IATA code for Des Moines International Airport is DSM.
What is the ICAO code for Des Moines International Airport?
The ICAO code for Des Moines International Airport is KDSM.
Where is DSM airport located?
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is located in Des Moines, United States.
What time zone is DSM in?
Des Moines International Airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to DSM?
The nearest airport to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) in Fort Dodge, about 121 km away.
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