The Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the largest airport in the state of Iowa, and serves the Des Moines and central Iowa area. It has one main terminal and served over 1,750,000 passengers in 2009. It is no great distance from downtown Des Moines, and so is a popular destination for anyone wishing to travel to or from the city itself. Today’s Des Moines International Airport started off as a modest 160 acre airport in 1932, and has since then expanded to the more extensive size of over 3,000 acres.

Airport Information Des Moines

• Location: Des Moines International Airport is only about 8 miles away from downtown Des Moines, and so the city is easily accessible by public and rented transport.
• Address: Des Moines International Airport, 5800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50321
• Telephone Number: (515)256-5100
• Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
• Eating & Drinking: A selection of food courts and restaurants ensures that all travelers can satiate a hunger of any size, while a pub is on site for those who need to quench their thirst. A coffee shop, bakery and pizzeria are also to be found.
• ATM: There are two ATMs at Des Moines Airport, both of which are within the vicinity of the restaurants. One is located in the terminal concourse, the other is at concourse/gate level.
• WiFi: Wifi is available throughout the airport via Boingo, and costs $3.95/$4.95 for two to three hours of unlimited access or $7.95 for 24 hours.
• Shopping: Books, souvenirs, gifts and Iowa college apparel are all available in the Des Moines airport shopping stores, which are open from 4.30/5am until 7.30pm (Saturdays 6/6.30pm). Chair massages are another purchasable luxury on offer.
• Luggage: The lost and found office can be contacted by calling Gina Andre at (515) 256-5100, 8am to 5pm (Central Standard Time).
• Airport Hotels: There is plenty of high quality accommodation to choose from in the vicinity of the airport and nearby in downtown Des Moines – for instance the Radisson Hotel Des Moines Airport, the Des Moines Marriott Downtown and the Hilton Garden Inn.
• Disabled Travelers: All restrooms are wheelchair accessible, and there is also a telephone device for deaf passengers available, as well as para-transit.
• Lounges: The Business Center at Des Moines International Airport is not strictly speaking a lounge, but it offers work stations, computer ports, internet access and a telephone service to customers from 5am until 10pm and is located on the concourse level A2.
• Parking: The parking at Des Moines Airport is open 24 hours a day and includes economy ($1 per hour, $4/$5 per day max), long term ($2 per hour, $11 per day max) and short term ($1 per half hour, $22 per day max) options. The Cell Phone Waiting Area provides 20 spaces of free short term parking for drivers picking up passengers, but only for cars that are attended. Wheelchair accessible parking is also available.
• Directions & Transportation: The selection of transportation to and from the airport is varied. There are a number of rental car companies with offices based in the terminal. The Executive Express shuttle service will take you to Ames, home of the Iowa State University. There are also numerous cab and limousine companies onsite which will take you to various locations in central Iowa. Bus transportation stretches throughout the metro area, and from there you can switch to an inter-state transit busline to travel to another part of the state.
• Website: http://www.dsmairport.com/