Airport Parking

DSM offers convenient onsite parking starting at just $7 per day, with free 24/7 shuttle service from the economy lots to the terminal. The economy lots are open-air surface lots, while covered parking is available in the parking garage starting at $20 per day.

Although reserved parking is not available, shuttles run approximately every 10 minutes or less, providing reliable transportation to and from the Grey, Red, and Blue Economy Lots.

Real-time track the shuttles below or use our parking estimator to see the cost.

Grey-Blue Shuttle RouteRed Shuttle RouteParking Estimator

Cell Phone Waiting Lot

Use the convenient Cell Phone Waiting Lot for free parking while you wait in your vehicle to pick up a passenger. Only active loading or unloading is permitted on the front curb of the airport terminal. Unattended vehicles will be ticketed and towed.

The Cell Phone Waiting Lot is across from the Blue Lot. View the parking map for the location.

If you'd like to meet your arriving guest in the terminal, park in one of the available parking lots. The hourly lot includes 20 minutes of free parking and then is $2 every hour thereafter.

Real-time Parking Availability

Parking Lot Cost (Per Hour) Max Per
24 Hours
%Full Open
Garage Hourly
First 20 minutes Free
$2 per hour
$48/day
000%
000
Garage Daily (Long Term)
$1 every 20 minutes
$20/day
000%
000
Blue Economy Lot
$2 per hour
Card Payment Only
$12/day
000%
000
Red Economy Lot
$2 per hour
Card Payment Only
$8/day
000%
000
Grey Economy Lot
$2 per hour
Card Payment Only
$7/day
000%
000
 

Estimate Your Parking Costs

 

Enter your entry and exit date below to calculate your estimated parking costs.

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Estimated Parking Costs

Location Estimated Price
Garage Hourly$0.00
Garage Daily (Long Term)$0.00
Blue Economy Lot$0.00
Red Economy Lot$0.00
Grey Economy Lot$0.00

Parking estimates based on entry and exit times provided above, actual parking charges will be based upon your actual entry and exit from the parking lot based on currently posted parking rates.  

Parking Map

Quickly locate the lot of your choice with this color-coded parking map.

Travelers are able to park for up to 60 consecutive days in any airport lot. Unattended vehicles parked for longer than 60 days are subject to removal. Contact the SP+ Parking office at 515-256-5038 for questions about longer stays.  *Please note, official Airport Parking does not offer or accept coupons.

Car Trouble?

If you are parked in an airport parking lot and experience car issues, please contact (515) 256-5000 for assistance.