Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a public airport located in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The airport was established in 1933 as a municipal airport and was later renamed in 1942 to Des Moines Municipal Airport. In 1986, the airport was renamed to Des Moines International Airport to reflect its growing international traffic.
Des Moines International Airport is served by several major airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. These airlines offer non-stop flights to several domestic and international destinations, including Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Cancun.
The airport is home to a maintenance base for Endeavor Air.
Des Moines Internation Airport has two runways and one terminal building with two concourses, A and C. Concourse A serves American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, while Concourse C serves Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. The airport has a total of 20 gates, with 10 gates in each concourse.
The airport offers a variety of facilities for passengers, including restaurants, cafes, shops, and free Wi-Fi. There are also several lounges available for passengers, including the Delta Sky Club, United Club, and American Airlines Admirals Club.
Des Moines International Airport is located 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa.
Public transport options at the airport include taxis, rental cars, and shuttle services. The airport is also served by several bus routes operated by the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART). The DART bus routes provide connections to downtown Des Moines and other destinations in the area.