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