Airport

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines International Airport serves Des Moines, Iowa. In 2024, 1,555,454 passengers boarded flights here, up 2.4% from 2023, making it number 84 of 498 US commercial airports. The FAA classes it as a small hub.

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1,555,454passengers boarding, 2024

#84busiest of 498

1,519,262passengers boarding, 2023

Cities near DSM

City	Distance	Population	Home value
Des Moines, IA	11 mi	212,086	$194,700
Ankeny, IA	14 mi	77,833	$331,000

Straight-line distance from the airport to each city center.

Parks and sights near Des Moines

The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.

Iowa State University 34 miles
Iowa State Capitol Museum 5 miles
Drake University 5 miles
Roseman Covered Bridge Bridge 30 miles
Des Moines Art Center Museum 4 miles
Grand View University 7 miles
Simpson College 13 miles
Cedar Covered Bridge Bridge 21 miles
Holliwell Covered Bridge Bridge 21 miles
Adventureland Theme park 12 miles
Blank Park Zoo Zoo 2 miles
Mercy College of Health Sciences 5 miles

Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.

Passenger numbers: Federal Aviation Administration, CY 2024 commercial service enplanements (published September 2026). Location: Wikidata (CC0). All US airports by passengers.