Des Moines International Airport (DSM): Airport Guide & Air Cargo

Airport facts

IATA code: DSM
ICAO code: KDSM
City: Des Moines
Region / province: Iowa
Country / territory: United States
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 41.5340° N, 93.6567° W
Elevation: 292 m (958 ft)
Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 2,744 m (9,004 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
5/23	2,744 m9,004 ft	46 m	Concrete	Yes
13/31	2,744 m9,001 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
13,230 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h
Hanoi (HAN)
12,754 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,834 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 50 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
A/D	APP/DEP	118.600 MHz
ATIS	—	119.550 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	134.150 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.900 MHz
Operations OPS	ANG OPS MAINT	138.150 MHz
Radio RDO	FORT DODGE RDO	122.650 MHz
Tower TWR	—	118.300 MHz
UNICOM UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

Air freight to and from Des Moines International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Des Moines through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Eppley Airfield	OMA	Omaha	188 km
Quad City International Airport	MLI	Moline	262 km
Kansas City International Airport	MCI	Kansas City	264 km
Rochester International Airport	RST	Rochester	280 km
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport	PIA	Peoria	346 km
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field	MSP	Minneapolis	374 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Des Moines International Airport?

The IATA code of Des Moines International Airport is DSM and its ICAO code is KDSM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Des Moines International Airport located?

Des Moines International Airport is in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, at coordinates 41.5340° N, 93.6567° W and an elevation of 292 m (958 ft).

How far is Des Moines International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Des Moines International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,834 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,754 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,230 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 17 h 50 min.

How long is the runway at Des Moines International Airport?

The longest runway at Des Moines International Airport is 2,744 m (9,004 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Des Moines International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.