DSM
Des Moines International Airport
Des Moines · United StatesICAO KDSM
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is an airport serving Des Moines, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 41° 32' 2.4" N, 93° 39' 47.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. With 17 direct destinations served by 10 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Chicago (GMT-5).
Destinations
17
Airlines
10
Elevation ft
958/ 292m
America/Chicago
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
DSM
ICAO Code
KDSM
City
Des Moines
Country
United States
Elevation
958 ft
Local Time
12:39 PM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:41.5340°
Longitude:-93.6631°
Popular Routes from DSM
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 743 mi | 1h 54m | short-haul | 305 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 299 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 123 kg | View |
| PHX | Phoenix, United States | 1,149 mi | 2h 51m | medium-haul | 289 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 815 mi | 2h 3m | short-haul | 335 kg | View |
| DCA | Washington, United States | 897 mi | 2h 12m | short-haul | 368 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 589 mi | 1h 37m | short-haul | 242 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 624 mi | 1h 41m | short-haul | 256 kg | View |
| LAS | Las Vegas, United States | 1,216 mi | 2h 58m | medium-haul | 305 kg | View |
| MDW | Chicago, United States | 306 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 126 kg | View |
| DTW | Detroit, United States | 534 mi | 1h 31m | short-haul | 219 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at DSM
10 active airlines serving Des Moines International Airport.
Air France
AFFrance
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Allegiant Air
G4United States
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Des Moines International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Regional Airport | ALO | Waterloo | United States | 154 km |
| The Eastern Iowa Airport | CID | Cedar Rapids | United States | 167 km |
| Eppley Airfield | OMA | Omaha | United States | 188 km |
| Kirksville Regional Airport | IRK | Kirksville | United States | 186 km |
| Quad City International Airport | MLI | Moline | United States | 264 km |
| Kansas City International Airport | MCI | Kansas City | United States | 264 km |
| Southeast Iowa Regional Airport | BRL | Burlington | United States | 229 km |
| Rochester International Airport | RST | Rochester | United States | 280 km |
Other Airports in United States
Aberdeen Regional Airport
ABRAberdeen
Abilene Regional Airport
ABIAbilene
Adak Airport
ADKAdak Island
Akhiok Airport
AKKAkhiok
Akron Canton Regional Airport
CAKAkron
Alakanuk Airport
AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQAlbuquerque
Alexandria International Airport
AEXAlexandria
Allakaket Airport
AETAllakaket
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 41° 32' 2.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 93° 39' 47.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 41.534000
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -93.663101
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Chicago
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 12:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 958 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 292 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Des Moines International Airport?
The IATA code for Des Moines International Airport is DSM, and its ICAO code is KDSM. The airport is located in Des Moines, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from DSM?
There are 17 direct destinations available from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States.
What airlines fly from DSM?
There are 10 airlines operating from DSM, including Air France, AirTran Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and more.
What timezone is Des Moines International Airport in?
Des Moines International Airport is in the America/Chicago timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Des Moines International Airport?
Des Moines International Airport sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level.
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