Airports in Iowa

Des Moines International Airport

The airport is located five miles (8km) from downtown Des Moines.

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Location

The airport is located five miles (8km) from downtown Des Moines.

Getting to the city

The Des Moines Area Transit Authority (DART) Route 8 offers service to and from the airport to downtown Des Moines. The Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) provides door-to-door service to all counties within the Greater Des Moines Metro Area, while intercity connections can be made via the Greyhound, Jefferson, or Trailways bus lines. Car rental and taxi options are available.

Time

GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty counters are located in the baggage claim area.

Airport Taxis

Metered taxis are available from the airport. Officially recommended companies include Capito and Yellow Cab. Both Uber and Lyft operate at the airport.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include restaurants, a food court, shops, a meet and greet area, ATMs, and conference rooms. Disabled facilities are good.

Parking

Several parking garages are located adjacent to the terminal and a free shuttle service operates from the economy lots, which offer lower rates. Cash and major credit cards are accepted.

www.dsmairport.com

Eastern Iowa Airport

The airport is about eight miles (13km) from Cedar Rapids.

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Location

The airport is about eight miles (13km) from Cedar Rapids.

Getting to the city

Cedar Rapids Transit Route 11 provides service to the airport roughly every half hour between around 5.40am and 6.40pm on weekdays, and once per hour between around 8.40am and 4.40pm on Saturdays, depending on demand.

Time

GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, National, and Enterprise.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport. Officially recommended companies include American Class, Yellow Cab and Master Cab.

Facilities

Airport facilities include an ATM, a business centre, charging stations, a gift shop, restaurants and bars, an information centre, a lost and found, a mother's room and WiFi.

Parking

Short- and long-term parking is located adjacent to the terminal building; the first 20 minutes are free.

www.flycid.com