Runway 23 at KDSM is the westbound end at Des Moines Intl in Des Moines, Iowa. The opposite end is Runway 05. Runway 23 has a magnetic heading of 234°. Length is 9,004 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this runway end.
KDSM is the parent airport. The field elevation is 957.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 23 is 937 ft MSL. Lighting is high intensity. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 23
Based on the current METAR wind at KDSM.
- Headwind
- 1.1 kt
- Crosswind
- 16.0 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 86°
- Favorability
- marginal
Pattern entry · RWY 23
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 23
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 233°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 143°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (53°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 233°M for Runway 23
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 23 at KDSM?
Runway 23 at KDSM has a magnetic heading of 234°.
Is runway 23 at KDSM left or right traffic?
Runway 23 uses left traffic, which is the standard pattern direction listed for this end.
What is the length of runway 23 at KDSM?
Runway 23 is 9,004 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 23 at KDSM?
Runway 23 has a concrete surface.
Does runway 23 have an ILS approach at KDSM?
No ILS is published for Runway 23 at KDSM.
What is the opposite end of runway 23 at KDSM?
The opposite end is Runway 05.