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KAMW

Ames Municipal Airport · Ames

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
956 ft / 291 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.70 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW), located in Ames, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 956 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Ames Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
KAMW / AMW
Municipality
Ames
Country
Region
US-IA — Iowa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
956 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,700 ft / 1,737 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 16.6° / 196.6°
RWY 01 (16.6°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: EEE | CRS: 14°
RWY 19 (196.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,492 ft / 1,064 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 136.2° / 316.2°
RWY 13 (136.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (316.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D DES MOINES APP/DEP
123.90 MHz
ASOS ASOS
132.03 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
126.00 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KMCWILS
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KOTMILS
Ottumwa Regional Airport
139 km / 75 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026