Ames Municipal Airport KAMW
Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW, AMW) is a non-towered airport in Ames, Iowa, 956 feet above sea level. There are 2 runways; the longest is 01/19, 5,701 feet of asphalt, lighted. Approach and departure service comes from Des Moines International. The closest other airport on TowerScope is Boone Municipal Airport (KBNW), 11 nautical miles west.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,701 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,491 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
Des Moines International tower and approach
- 123.9 Approach and departure
- 126.0 Clearance delivery
- 307.15 Approach and departure
Ames Municipal Airport weather station
- 132.025 AMW ASOS
Ames Municipal no tower
- 122.7 CTAF, UNICOM
From the FAA NASR 28-day data, cycle 2026-10-01. Check the Chart Supplement before use.
Location
41.9920, -93.6218. Field elevation 956 ft. No control tower on file.
Nearby airports
- KBNW Boone Municipal Airport 11 NM west
- KIKV Ankeny Regional Airport 18 NM south
- KPRO Perry Municipal Airport 26 NM west
- KDSM Des Moines International Airport 28 NM south
- KEBS Webster City Municipal Airport 29 NM north
- KEFW Jefferson Municipal Airport 32 NM west
- KMIW Marshalltown Municipal Airport 32 NM east
- KIFA Iowa Falls Municipal Airport 33 NM northeast