KDSM
Airport
Des Moines International
Des Moines, Iowa

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 05/02/2013 - 6/27/2013

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:DSM / KDSM
Lat/Lng: 41.5339722222, -93.6630833333
41-32-02.3000N, 093-39-47.1000W
Estimated by 3RD PARTY SURVEY on 07/16/2009
Elevation: 958 feet Surveyed by 3RD PARTY SURVEY on 07/16/2009
Magnetic Variation: 03E, (2000), [1E (2013)]
Sectional: OMAHA
From City: 3nm SW of Des Moines

Operations

Use: Open to the public
Airspace Analysis: CONDITIONAL
Provided Runway/Taxiway Marked in Accordance W FAA ADZY Circular No 150/5340-Ih.
Ownership: Publicly owned
Activation: 04/1940
Attended: Continuous
Control Tower: yes 24 hrs
Type: ATCT-TRACON
Days Tower Operational: ALL
Tower Radar: ASR-9, 24hrs, ASR Elev 955.1; Cpme#1 41-26-15.8884N/93-38-55.1846W; Cpme#2 41-31-37.4481N/93-39-32.5751W; Mti #1 41-31-31.5672N/93-38-42.0429W; Mti #2 41-31-14.8387N/93-40-54.5087W
ARTCC: Minneapolis Center (ZMP)
FSS: Fort Dodge FSS (FOD)
NOTAMs and Weather: DSM NOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator: Lighted
Beacon: Sunset-Sunrise (local time)
Clear-Green (Lighted Land Airport)
Landing Fee: no
ARFF: I C S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM: 122.950
Weather: ASOS 515-287-1012
ATIS: 251.05(515-287-3180)
119.55(515-287-3180)
515-974-8046 operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Des Moines Tower'
257.8, 118.3
Ground:
Contact 'Des Moines Ground'
348.6, 121.9
Clearance:
134.15, 317.55
Approach:
Contact 'DES MOINES' Approach (24 local)
307.15, 123.9, 350.3,
360.7, 135.2, 118.6
Departure:
Contact 'DES MOINES' Departure (24 local)
307.15, 123.9, 350.3,
118.6
Emergency:
121.5, 243.0
Other: --ANG OPS 252.9
--ANG OPS 138.15
--CLASS C IC 307.15
--CLASS C IC 123.9
--IC 257.8
--IC 118.3
--IC 121.9
--IC 348.6
--IC 317.55
--CLASS C 350.3
--CLASS C 360.7
--CLASS C 135.2
--CLASS C 118.6
Contact Ground Control on 121.9 Prior to Pushback on the Terminal Apron.
Master Provides: ARTS-III
Class C
Conflict Alert
MSAW
WSP

Services

Fuel: Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair: Major
Powerplant Repair: Major
Bottled Oxygen: High/Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen: High/Low pressure
Transient Storage: Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services: Air Freight, Air Ambulance, Avionics, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales, Annual Surveying

Based Aircraft

Single Engine GA: 66
Multi Engine GA: 20
Jet GA: 23
Helicopter GA: 3
Military: 17
Total: 129

Annual Operations

For year ending: 12/31/2011
Commercial Carriers: 35918
Local GA (< 20 miles): 6727
Non-local GA: 26318
Military Operations: 4202
Total: 73165

Ownership

Owner: City of Des Moines
East 1St & Locust
Des Moines, Ia 50307
515-256-5100
Manager: Mr. Donald Smithey
5800 Fleur Dr Rm 201
Des Moines, Ia 50321-2854
515-256-5100

Runways

Runways: 05/23
13/31

Runway 05/23

Length: 9003 feet
by 3Rd Party Survey on 07/16/2009
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 133,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 180,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 340,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 05 End 23
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO): 6350 feet  
LAHSO Intersecting Runway: 13/31  
True Alignment: 054, (053 Magnetic) 234, (233 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME  
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Nonprecision Instrument, Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device: BAK-14
H Bak-12B(B) (1475').
BAK-14
H Bak-12B(B) (1353').
Gradient: 0.4 Up  
Elevation at End: 915.6' MSL 934.5' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 931.3' MSL 939.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 55' AGL 56' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown  
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights  
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):   Yes
Objects:   Pole
Object Marking:   Lighted
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope: 50:1 34:1
Object Height:   67' AGL
Object Distance:   2322' Along centerline
375' Left of centerline

Runway 13/31

Length: 9002 feet
by 3Rd Party Survey on 07/16/2009
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 133,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 180,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 340,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 13 End 31
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO): 5950 feet  
LAHSO Intersecting Runway: 05/23  
True Alignment: 132, (131 Magnetic) 312, (311 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS ILS/DME
Right Hand Pattern:   Yes
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device: BAK-14
Bak-14 Bak-12B(B) (1371').
BAK-14
Bak-14 Bak-12B(B) (1320').
Gradient: 0.2 Up 0.8 Down
Elevation at End: 912.2' MSL 957.5' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 921.6' MSL 957.5' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 56' AGL 56' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-Box VASI on left side of runway 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:   Yes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope: 50:1 50:1

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

E80-Flight Notification Service (Adcus) Available Mon-Fri 0830-1700. for Sat; Sun; Hols & Night Customs Service Make Appointments Mon-Fri 0830-1700. at Least 3 Hour Advance Notice Rqrd.
Use of ANG Ramp is Offl Bus only. Prior Permission for ANG Ramp. Contact Hawki Operations Inbound on Uhf 252.9. Normal ANG Hours are Tue-Fri 1300-2330Z++ Except Holidays. DSN 261-8250 or 8278, C515-261-8250/8278.
All Arresting Gear Rigged During ANG Operations. Otr Times Contact ATCT or Approach Control.
Contract Fuel not Available; However Govt Contractors may Acpt Govt Credit Cards.
Terminal Ramp Taxilane Between Taxiway C & D Restricted to Aircraft with Wingspan of 118 Ft or Less.
Birds on & in View of Airport.
Informal Noise Abatement Procedures in Effect. Expect ATC to Assign Preferred Runway.
Arresting Gear: Runway 05 Hook Type-H (1475 Ft), Runway 23 Hook Type-H (1353 Ft).
South Ramp Pcn 78 R/B/W/T. West Ramp Pcn 87 R/B/W/T.
Specific Pro in Effect When Using Gates C-2 & C-4.
Terminal Ramp All Gates Air Carrier Deicing Prior to Pushback Unless Approved by Airport Director.
Max Aircraft Weight All FBO Ramps 100,000 Lbs
ANG: No Deicing Capabilities for Aircraft Larger than C-130.
Tower Has Limited Visibility on Taxiway P at Taxiway P-7 and Aer 05.

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