Airport Business

All advertising at the Des Moines International Airport is managed by Departure Media. For commercial airport advertising inquiries, please contact:

Nina Himes, Sales Manager, Departure Media

Office:  843-425-4024

Email:  nhimes@departure-media.com

Ranked in the top 50 airports for air cargo tonnage in the United States, Des Moines International Airport has over 1 million square feet of cargo aircraft parking with expansion opportunities. The airport cargo area also includes more than 100,000 square feet of warehouse space. 

Current air cargo vendors include FedEx and United Parcel Service (UPS). Ground handling services are provided by the individual airlines and air cargo carriers. Each has the experience and equipment to handle a variety of aircraft equipment and freight. 

FedEx

6233 SW 28th St.

Des Moines, IA 50321

(800) 463-3339 or (800) 238-5355

United Parcel Service (UPS)

2601 Willow Creek Ave.  

Des Moines, IA 50321

(800) 742-5877

For more information or to inquire about adding air cargo at DSM, contact the Airport Authority at (515) 256-5100.  

The Des Moines Airport Authority is committed to enhancing connectivity to and from Iowa through its air service development program. Airport Authority staff actively engage with new airlines to explore opportunities for market entry, fostering competition and expanding service options. Additionally, the team collaborates with existing airlines to increase flight frequency, introduce larger aircraft for additional seating capacity, and to launch new nonstop routes.  proud to offer an incentive program to existing and prospective airlines to improve air service to and from Iowa.  

To support market growth, the Airport Authority offers an Airline Incentive Policy, providing financial support to help airlines establish new services. Des Moines International Airport proudly provides incentives to both current and prospective airlines to enhance air travel options for Iowa.

DSM's incentive program includes marketing fund and waivers for land and apron fees, following FAA guidelines. 

For details on eligibility and incentives, contact Sarah Hoodjer, Air Service Development Manager.

Public charter flights are processed through the Des Moines International Airport terminal to offer the conveniences of concessions, restrooms, and parking.  

Ground Handlers: Charter airlines are welcome to turn their own flights using DSM's Common Use network, or contract with one of the on-site ground handling companies.  A $678 per turn fee is charged by the Airport Authority, in addition to the turn fees of the ground handler. 

• G2 Aviation Staffing and Security · David Ruzicka · (515) 256-5783
• Unifiservice · Dustin Power · (515) 256-5227 

Fixed Base Operators: Private charter flights can be turned at the terminal like a public charter, or handled through an FBO.  There is no turn fee for a flight handled through the FBO, but Landing Fees will apply.  See Des Moines International Airport's Rates and Charges for more information. 

• Elliott Aviation · Jason Marshall · (515) 258-6551
• Signature Flight Support · Sean Kuhl · (515) 256-5330

For more information about flight charters contact the Airport Operations & Security Manager at (515) 256-5010. 

The Des Moines Airport Authority has nine areas which have been identified for future airside and landside business development to foster economic growth for the airport and region.  The airport serves as an economic engine by enhancing economic indicators that contribute to the regions growth by increasing area jobs, annual payrolls, and annual economic output.  Review the development plan to understand the available development sites and options at the Airport.

Des Moines International Airport Development Plan

DSM leases space throughout the terminal and buildings on the airport campus.

To inquire about leasing hangar, concession, or office space at the airport contact Amy Fredricks at (515) 256-5006.

View the DSM T-Hangar Map here. 

Learn about Des Moines Airport Authority Minimum Standards.