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Primary commercial airport serving Iowa's capital and largest city. Modern terminal facilities covering 2,625 acres with two parallel runways 9,004 and 9,002 feet long. Handled record 2.92 million passengers in 2019. Managed by Des Moines Airport Authority.
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Major hub for Iowa with six airlines providing extensive domestic coverage. Southwest Airlines significant presence. Excellent connectivity to major US cities including Chicago, Denver, Dallas, and Minneapolis. Modern security and baggage systems.
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Iowa's busiest airport with consistently high on-time performance. Central location provides convenient access to Midwest destinations. Free WiFi, business center, and diverse dining options throughout terminal.
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Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
60 minutes
🌐 Nearby Airports
Other major airports in the North America region:
Apalachicola Regional Airport
AAFLehigh Valley International Airport
ABEAbilene Regional Airport
ABIAmbler Airport
ABLAlbuquerque International Sunport
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Nearby Airports in North America
Apalachicola Regional Airport
Apalachicola, United States of America
Lehigh Valley International Airport
Allentown, United States of America
Abilene Regional Airport
Abilene, United States of America
Ambler Airport
Ambler, United States of America
Albuquerque International Sunport
Albuquerque, United States of America