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Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 04/01/1940, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 2625 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 05950.*A, Location ID: DSM, Region: Central, Unicom Frequency: 122.950 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Omaha, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: FOD, Tie-In FSS Name: Fort Dodge, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 957 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2009-07-16), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCP, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZMP, Boundary ARTCC Name: Minneapolis, Airspace Determination: Conditional, Certification Type & Date: I C S 05/1973, Federal Agreements: NGY3, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: DSM, Last Inspection Date: 03/11/2015, Inspection Group: FAA airports field personnel, Inspection Method: Federal
  • Location
  • State: Iowa, County: Polk, City: Des Moines, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 32' 02.300'', Lng: -93° 39' 47.100'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.533972, Lng: -93.663083, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2009-07-16), Distance from central business district: 3 mi (SW) Find on map
  • Operations
  • Period: 12/31/2013 - 12/31/2014, Commercial Operations: 23,353, Air Taxi Operations: 18,286, Itinerant Operations: 22,970, Local Operations: 4,197, Military Operations: 811
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 69, Multi Engine Aircraft: 12, Jet Engine Aircraft: 27, Helicopters: 2, Military Aircraft Operational (Including Helicopters): 1
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 3E (Year 2000), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bottled Oxygen Type: High/Low pressure, Bulk Oxygen Type: High/Low pressure, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: Yes, Military/civil joint use agreement: Yes, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: No, Other services: AFRT, AMB, AVNCS, CARGO, CHTR, SALES, SURV
  • Remarks
  • Customs Landing Rights: FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL MON-FRI 0830-1700. FOR SAT; SUN; HOLS & NIGHT CUSTOMS SVC MAKE APPOINTMENTS MON-FRI 0830-1700. AT LEAST 3 HR ADVANCE NOTICE RQRD.
  • Detailed Des Moines International Airport Page

Morningstar Field Airport (Y76)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 01/01/1952, Runways: 1, Land Area Covered By Airport: 15 acres, Ownership: Privately owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 05951.*A, Location ID: Y76, Region: Central, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 122.900 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Omaha, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: FOD, Tie-In FSS Name: Fort Dodge, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 805 ft, Elevation determination method: Estimated, Elevation Source: STATE (2010-06-04), Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCP, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZMP, Boundary ARTCC Name: Minneapolis, Airspace Determination: Conditional, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: FOD, Last Inspection Date: 07/03/2013, Inspection Group: State aeronautical personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: Iowa, County: Polk, City: Des Moines, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 39' 15.535'', Lng: -93° 38' 28.045'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.654315, Lng: -93.641124, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: FAA-EST (2014-04-25), Distance from central business district: 3 mi (N) Find on map
  • Operations
  • Period: 07/03/2012 - 07/03/2013, Itinerant Operations: 1,198, Local Operations: 18,402
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 56
  • Additional
  • Magnetic Variation: 4E (Year 1985), Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: No, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: No
  • Remarks
  • Airspace Determination: PRVDD RY 17 DSPLCD TO PROVIDE CLEAR 20:1 APCH; RELOCATE THR LGTS TO DISPLACE RY 17; REMOVE POLES AT RY 17 THR; INSTALL OBSTN LGTS ON OFFICE & HANGAR.
  • Detailed Morningstar Field Airport Page

De Louis Field Airport (IA38)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 09/01/1992, Runways: 1, Ownership: Privately owned, Facility Use: Private, Site Number: 05950.1*A, Location ID: IA38, Region: Central, Aeronautical sectional chart: Omaha, Tie-In FSS ID: FOD, Tie-In FSS Name: Fort Dodge, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 1250 ft, Elevation determination method: Estimated, Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCG, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZAU, Boundary ARTCC Name: Chicago, Airspace Determination: Conditional, NOTAM Service: No, Inspection Group: Owner, Inspection Method: 5010-2 Private use mail out program
  • Location
  • State: Iowa, County: Polk, City: Des Moines, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 32' 53'', Lng: -93° 25' 45'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.548056, Lng: -93.429167, GPS determination method: Estimated, Distance from central business district: 10 mi (E) Find on map
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 1
  • Additional
  • Magnetic Variation: 4E (Year 1990), Segmented circle airport marker system: No
  • Remarks
  • Airspace Determination: PRVDD APCH TO EACH RY MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE; TRANSITIONAL SURFACE BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1.
  • Detailed De Louis Field Airport Page

Broadlawns Medical Center Heliport (6IA4)

  • General
  • Type: Heliport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 12/01/1992, Runways: 1, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Private, Site Number: 05950.21*H, Location ID: 6IA4, Region: Central, Aeronautical sectional chart: Omaha, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: FOD, Tie-In FSS Name: Fort Dodge, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 877 ft, Elevation determination method: Estimated, Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCP, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZMP, Boundary ARTCC Name: Minneapolis, Airspace Determination: Conditional, NOTAM Service: No, Inspection Group: Owner, Inspection Method: 5010-2 Private use mail out program
  • Location
  • State: Iowa, County: Polk, City: Des Moines, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 37' 00'', Lng: -93° 38' 26'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.616667, Lng: -93.640556, GPS determination method: Estimated, Distance from central business district: <1 mi (N) Find on map
  • Aircraft
  • Helicopters: 1
  • Additional
  • Magnetic Variation: 4E (Year 1990), Lighting Schedule: Ss-Sr, Used for medical purposes: Yes, Wind direction indicator: Yes, Segmented circle airport marker system: No
  • Remarks
  • Airspace Determination: PROVIDED CLEAR APCH/DEP PATHS TO LNDG AREA FOR A MINIMUM 8:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND A CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SURFACE FOR A MINIMUM 2:1 GLIDE SLOPE.
  • Detailed Broadlawns Medical Center Heliport Page

Iowa Lutheran Hospital Life Flight Heliport (IA98)

  • General
  • Type: Heliport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 12/01/1980, Runways: 1, Ownership: Privately owned, Facility Use: Private, Site Number: 05950.42*H, Location ID: IA98, Region: Central, Aeronautical sectional chart: Chicago, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: FOD, Tie-In FSS Name: Fort Dodge, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 856 ft, Elevation determination method: Estimated, Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCP, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZMP, Boundary ARTCC Name: Minneapolis, Airspace Determination: Conditional, NOTAM Service: No, Inspection Group: Owner, Inspection Method: 5010-2 Private use mail out program
  • Location
  • State: Iowa, County: Polk, City: Des Moines, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 36' 07.960'', Lng: -93° 36' 37.783'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.602211, Lng: -93.610495, GPS determination method: Estimated, Distance from central business district: <1 mi (N) Find on map
  • Additional
  • Magnetic Variation: 4E (Year 1985), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Used for medical purposes: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Wind direction indicator: Yes, Segmented circle airport marker system: No
  • Remarks
  • Airspace Determination: PRVDD APCH/DEP PATHS TO LNDG AREA ARE MAINTD FOR A MIN 8:1 GLIDE SLOPE & TRSNL SFC BE MAINTD FOR MIN 2:1 SLOPE.
  • Detailed Iowa Lutheran Hospital Life Flight Heliport Page

Iowa Methodist Medical Center Heliport (IA64)

  • General
  • Type: Heliport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 01/01/1978, Runways: 4, Ownership: Privately owned, Facility Use: Private, Site Number: 05950.23*H, Location ID: IA64, Region: Central, Unicom Frequency: 123.050 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Omaha, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: FOD, Tie-In FSS Name: Fort Dodge, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 990 ft, Elevation determination method: Estimated, Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCP, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZMP, Boundary ARTCC Name: Minneapolis, Airspace Determination: Conditional, NOTAM Service: No, Inspection Group: Owner, Inspection Method: 5010-2 Private use mail out program
  • Location
  • State: Iowa, County: Polk, City: Des Moines, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 35' 22'', Lng: -93° 37' 59'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.589444, Lng: -93.633056, GPS determination method: Estimated, Distance from central business district: <1 mi (N) Find on map
  • Aircraft
  • Helicopters: 1
  • Additional
  • Magnetic Variation: 4E (Year 1985), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Used for medical purposes: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Wind direction indicator: Yes, Segmented circle airport marker system: No
  • Remarks
  • Airspace Determination: PRVDD CLEAR APCH/DEP PATHS FOR A MIN 8:1 GLIDE SLOPE; TRANSITIONAL SFC 2:1; ANT ON ROOF OF ADJOINING BLDG REMOVED PRIOR TO ACTIVATION; & SIMULTANEOUS APCHS TO GND & ROOFTOP HELIPORTS ARE DISCOURAGED.
  • Detailed Iowa Methodist Medical Center Heliport Page

Mercy Hospital Medical Center Private Heliport (IA82)

  • General
  • Type: Heliport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 12/01/1979, Runways: 2, Ownership: Privately owned, Facility Use: Private, Site Number: 05950.24*H, Location ID: IA82, Region: Central, Aeronautical sectional chart: Omaha, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: FOD, Tie-In FSS Name: Fort Dodge, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 933 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: ARPTS CONTRACTOR (2008-08-21), Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCP, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZMP, Boundary ARTCC Name: Minneapolis, Airspace Determination: Conditional, NOTAM Service: No, NOTAM Facility ID: FDC, Inspection Group: Owner, Inspection Method: 5010-2 Private use mail out program
  • Location
  • State: Iowa, County: Polk, City: Des Moines, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 35' 57.980'', Lng: -93° 37' 27.400'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.599439, Lng: -93.624278, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: ARPTS CONTRACTOR (2008-08-21), Distance from central business district: <1 mi (N) Find on map
  • Aircraft
  • Helicopters: 1
  • Additional
  • Magnetic Variation: 4E (Year 1985), Lighting Schedule: Ss-Sr, Used for medical purposes: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Wind direction indicator: Yes, Segmented circle airport marker system: No
  • Remarks
  • Airspace Determination: E111:PRVDD APCH/DEP PATHS TO LNDG AREA ARE MNTND FOR A MNM 8:1 GLIDE SLOPE... E111 CON'D: AND THAT THE TRANSITIONAL SFC BE MNTND FOR A MNM 2:1 SLOPE; LGT POLES LCTD NORTH; WEST & SOUTH SIDES OF HELIPORT ARE REMOVED.
  • Detailed Mercy Hospital Medical Center Private Heliport Page
FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 5 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Des Moines)
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