Des Moines International Airport (IATA code: DSM) is located near Des Moines, in Polk County, Iowa. The airport offers connections to 21 major airline hubs.
American Airlines handles about 30% of DSM's passengers, followed by Delta Air Lines (about 23%). The airport is also home to a maintenance base for Endeavor Air.
The airport is located three miles southwest of Des Moines, in Polk County, Iowa, USA.
The airport has two runways: 5/23 is 9,003 by 150 feet (2,744 x 46 m); 13/31 is 9,002 by 150 feet (2,744 x 46 m).
The main terminal building at Des Moines International Airport is comprised of two levels. The lower level features the ticket counters and baggage area, while the upper level leads to two concourses: Concourse A and Concourse C.
Des Moines International Airport is served by several major airlines, offering both domestic and limited international flights. The primary carriers operating at DSM include:
These airlines provide nonstop services to over 30 destinations across the United States, connecting Des Moines to major hubs and cities nationwide.
Taxis can be picked up from the ground transportation area and are available 24 hours. All taxis are metered. Executive Express, which is a local shared-ride shuttle service, has a service counter in the airport, which can be found near the rental car counters at the north end of the baggage claim area. Many of the local hotels also provide a free airport transportation service to guests.
Des Moines Area Regional Transit operates a local bus, number 8, between the airport and the city centre. The journey takes 20 minutes and the fare is $1.75.
Car hire companies have desks located in the baggage claim area. Companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
There are multi-storey short and long term car parks located opposite the terminal building. There is also an economy car park near the terminal, with a 24-hour shuttle bus which connects it to the airport.
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