Des Moines International Airport is a dual civilian/military airport located three miles from central Des Moines. The airport opened in 1933 and the first commercial terminal followed shortly. A new terminal was completed in 1950 and the current structure was constructed in 1970. In 1986, the airport adopted its current name.
Parking at DSM Airport allows options for short and long-term parking, economy lots and shuttles to the terminal make for convenient commutes to and from the airport. Seven airlines serve travelers and Chicago, Denver and Dallas are the airports most popular destinations. There 19 destinations with non-stop service. The main airlines serving DSM are Delta Air Lines and American Eagle.
Dining options at Des Moines Airport vary from Pizza Hut Express to Freidrich’s Coffee. There is a range of shopping from newsstands to a Liz Claiborne. Other amenities available to travelers include Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, ATMs and a business center.
Getting to and from DSM International Airport has never been easier with options including regional shuttles, car rentals, taxis, buses, limousines and hotel shuttles. If staying over at Des Moines International Airport there are eight options within a mile of the airport including the Holiday Inn Des Moines, the Magnuson Hotel Airport Des Moines and the Doubletree by Hilton Airport Des Moines.