# DSM — Des Moines International Airport > Machine-readable reference for DSM. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/DSM.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T22:23:42.184+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Des Moines International Airport - IATA: DSM - ICAO: KDSM - City: Des Moines - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Chicago - Distance from city: 5 mi (8 km) southwest of downtown Des Moines - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 2.9M - Official website: https://www.flydsm.com ## Overview Welcome Des Moines International Airport (DSM) may lack the lounges and expansive offerings of larger airports, but it impresses with its efficient operations, faster curb-to-gate times, and a charming small-town atmosphere. This single-terminal airport handles 2.9 million passengers annually, illustrating its efficiency and popularity. Situated just 5 miles southwest of downtown Des Moines, DSM benefits from convenient access to the city, whether you're on a business trip or catching a flight to one of its many domestic destinations. At a glance The airport features a single terminal with 18 gates, primarily serving airlines like Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, and American Airlines. While DSM boasts a relatively compact layout, it lacks the usual trappings of larger airports, such as priority lounges or a bevy of dining options. However, its efficiency in security and parking make it a favorite among local and frequent travelers. Terminals & layout DSM's lone passenger terminal makes navigating the airport straightforward and stress-free. With only 18 gates, the terminal is easy to traverse, and passengers often comment on the speed of security lines and the simplicity of getting… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — 18 gates · A,C concourses · airlines: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/terminals/1 ## Dining (15) - **A Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/a-bar - **A Bar** — 1 · Bar · Café · $ · 4:00 a.m. to 30 minutes before the last flight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/a-bar-1 - **Arugula & Rye** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/arugula-rye - **Arugula & Rye** — 1 · Deli · Health-Focused · $$ · 4:30 a.m. to 30 minutes before the last flight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/arugula-rye-1 - **Berk & Chesters Kitchen + Bar** — 1 · Local · American · $$ · 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closes at 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/berk-chesters-kitchen-bar-1 - **Coffee & Bar** — 1 · Café · Bar · $ · 4:00 a.m. to 30 minutes before the last flight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/coffee-bar-1 - **Friedrichs Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/friedrichs-coffee - **Friedrichs Coffee** — 1 · Coffee · Café · $ · 4:00 a.m. to 30 minutes before the last flight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/friedrichs-coffee-1 - **Grab-and-go market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/grab-and-go-market - **Local bar kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/local-bar-kiosk - **Mill Supply Co** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/mill-supply-co - **Mill Supply Co.** — 1 · Quick Service · Café · $ · 5:00 a.m. to close URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/mill-supply-co-1 - **Mill Supply Co. Coffee & Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/mill-supply-co-coffee-bar - **Portermill Craft Food & Beer** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/portermill-craft-food-beer - **Portermill Craft Food & Beer** — 1 · Local · American · $$$ · 5:00 a.m. to 30 minutes before the last flight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/restaurants/portermill-craft-food-beer-1 ## Lounges (2) - **Conference/meeting rooms** — access: Landside, rental access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/lounges/conference-meeting-rooms - **Military reception area** — access: Landside, military travelers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/lounges/military-reception-area ## Shops (8) - **ATM area** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/shops/atm-area - **Gift shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/shops/gift-shop - **Local souvenirs kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/shops/local-souvenirs-kiosk - **Mill Supply Co** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/shops/mill-supply-co - **News stand** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/shops/news-stand - **Snack kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/shops/snack-kiosk - **Travel accessories cart** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/shops/travel-accessories-cart - **Vending zone** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/shops/vending-zone ## Parking (8) - **Blue Economy Lot** — Remote · $14/day/day, $2/hour/hr · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/parking/blue-economy-lot - **Cell Phone Waiting Lot** — Surface URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/parking/cell-phone-waiting-lot - **Garage Daily (Long Term)** — Long stay · $21/day/day, $2/hour/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/parking/garage-daily - **Garage Daily** — Garage · $21/day, 2/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/parking/garage-daily-2 - **Garage Hourly** — Short stay · $48/day/day, $2/hour/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/parking/garage-hourly - **Grey Economy Lot** — Remote · $8/day/day, $2/hour/hr · 0.4 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/parking/grey-economy-lot - **Red Economy Lot** — Remote · $7/day/day, $2/hour/hr · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/parking/red-economy-lot - **Rental Car Lot** — Surface URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/parking/rental-car-lot ## Ground transport (8) - **DART on Call Zone 8** — Bus on-demand · Standard DART local fare (adult single ride $1.75; day pass $4.00) applies to on‑call services["https://www.ridedart.com/services/dart-on-call","https://www.ridedart.com/fares-and-passes"] · On‑call trips must be scheduled in advance and generally operate during weekday daytime hours aligned with commuter demand; no walk‑up 24/7 availability["https://www.ridedart.com/services/dart-on-call"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/transport/dart-on-call-zone-8 - **DART Route 8** — Bus · Roughly 15–25 minutes between DSM and downtown Des Moines by bus, depending on traffic and stops["https://www.ridedart.com/routes","https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Des+Moines+International+Airport/Downtown+Des+Moines"] · $1.75 for a single adult local fare; day pass $4.00["https://www.ridedart.com/fares-and-passes"] · Weekday daytime headways typically every 30–60 minutes; limited or no late‑evening and Sunday service on airport‑serving routes["https://www.ridedart.com/routes","https://www.reddit.com/r/desmoines/comments/4gqjwp/dart_from_airport"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/transport/dart-route-8 - **Hotel shuttle** — Courtesy van · Typical drive time from DSM to nearby airport hotels is about 5–10 minutes in light traffic["https://www.google.com/maps/search/hotel+near+Des+Moines+airport+shuttle"] · $0 for most hotel‑operated airport shuttles serving DSM, included in room rate["https://www.google.com/maps/search/hotel+near+Des+Moines+airport+shuttle/reviews"] · Commonly every 30–60 minutes during operating hours, with many DSM‑area hotels limiting shuttles to early‑morning through late‑evening only["https://www.google.com/maps/search/hotel+near+Des+Moines+airport+shuttle/reviews"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/transport/hotel-shuttle - **Lyft** — Rideshare · Driving time from DSM to central Des Moines is typically about 10–15 minutes, similar for Lyft and Uber["https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Des+Moines+International+Airport/Downtown+Des+Moines"] · Lyft operates 24/7 in Des Moines with airport pickups available at most hours, though coverage can be thinner than Uber’s in some outlying suburbs["https://www.reddit.com/r/desmoines/comments/6z0lmz/taxi_vs_uber_here"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/transport/lyft - **Private car service** — Pre-booked car · Private car services generally mirror driving time from DSM to central Des Moines at about 10–15 minutes, with door‑to‑door timing depending on how fast you exit the terminal["https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Des+Moines+International+Airport/Downtown+Des+Moines"] · Private car services operate by advance reservation, not on a fixed schedule; availability can be arranged for early‑morning or late‑night flights with prior booking["https://www.google.com/maps/search/airport+car+service+Des+Moines/reviews"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/transport/private-car-service - **Regional airport shuttle** — Van service · Approximate travel time between DSM and Ames on the shuttle is around 50–70 minutes depending on intermediate stops and traffic["https://www.executiveexpress.biz/airport-shuttle/ames-des-moines-airport"] · $39–45 one way between DSM and Ames on Executive Express, depending on stop and date["https://www.executiveexpress.biz/airport-shuttle/ames-des-moines-airport"] · Executive Express typically runs several trips per day between DSM and Ames on published schedules; no 24/7 or on‑demand operation["https://www.executiveexpress.biz/airport-shuttle/ames-des-moines-airport"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/transport/regional-airport-shuttle - **Taxi stand** — Metered taxi · Driving time from DSM to downtown Des Moines is typically about 10–15 minutes in light traffic["https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Des+Moines+International+Airport/Downtown+Des+Moines"] · Taxi vehicles queue at the arrivals curb during normal flight banks; no published schedule but cabs are commonly available throughout the day and evening on regular operating days["https://www.google.com/maps/place/Des+Moines+International+Airport/reviews"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/transport/taxi-stand - **Uber** — Rideshare · App estimates and Google Maps driving directions put DSM–downtown trips around 10–15 minutes in typical traffic["https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Des+Moines+International+Airport/Downtown+Des+Moines"] · Uber operates 24/7 in the Des Moines area, with airport pickups available at all hours subject to driver availability["https://www.reddit.com/r/desmoines/comments/9xx9pz/taxi_or_uber_in_des_moines"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Avoid_: Avoid main terminal congestion by using Leland Avenue to access Blue and Grey Economy lots. - _Time_: Arrive 90 minutes early for Monday morning flights during the 5–7 a.m. rush. - _Local_: Friedrichs Coffee is preferred by locals for its speed and quality—hit it for your early morning caffeine fix. - _Insider_: Use Berk & Chesters as a makeshift lounge; it's near the gates with good food and power outlets. - _Quiet_: For less crowded seating and better plane views, head to the window areas at the ends of each concourse. - _Money_: Choose the Grey Economy Lot for cost-effective long-term parking during weeklong trips. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/DSM.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/dsm/departures — HTML page with live departures