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KDSM
Des Moines International Airport · Des Moines
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
958 ft / 292 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Des Moines International Airport (KDSM), located in Des Moines, 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 958 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.
Full Name
Des Moines International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KDSM / DSM
Municipality
Des Moines
Country
Region
US-IA — Iowa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
958 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,003 ft / 2,744 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 54° / 234°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 54° / 234°
RWY 05 (54°)
111.50 MHz
IDENT: DWW | CRS: 53°
RWY 23 (234°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13 / 31
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,001 ft / 2,744 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 132° / 312°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 132° / 312°
RWY 13 (132°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: VGU | CRS: 131°
RWY 31 (312°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: DSM | CRS: 311°
A/D APP/DEP
118.60 MHz
ATIS ATIS
119.55 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
134.15 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
OPS ANG OPS MAINT
138.15 MHz
RDO FORT DODGE RDO
122.65 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026