Runway 13 at KDSM is the 13 end at Des Moines Intl in Des Moines, Iowa. The opposite end is Runway 31. Runway 13 has a magnetic heading of 132°. Length is 9,001 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. This end has an ILS. The localizer is 111.9 with a course of 131.34° magnetic. Field elevation at KDSM is 957.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 13 is 912.6 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 13
Based on the current METAR wind at KDSM.
- Headwind
- -15.8 kt
- Crosswind
- 2.2 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 172°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 31
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 13
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 131°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 41°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (311°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 131°M for Runway 13
Instrument approaches · Runway 13
LD CAT I RWY 13
VGU
111.9
Course 131.34°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 13 at KDSM?
Runway 13 at KDSM has a magnetic heading of 132°. That is the published runway end heading for this end.
Is Runway 13 at KDSM left or right traffic?
Runway 13 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this runway end.
What ILS frequency does Runway 13 use at KDSM?
Runway 13 uses localizer frequency 111.9. The published course is 131.34° magnetic.
What is the length of Runway 13 at KDSM?
Runway 13 is 9,001 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of Runway 13 at KDSM?
Runway 13 has a concrete surface. The lighting is high intensity.
Does Runway 13 have an ILS approach at KDSM?
Yes. Runway 13 has an ILS, listed as LD CAT I.