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Ames Municipal Airport

Small airport  Ames, United States

IATA AMWICAO KAMWID KAMW

Overview

James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport (IATA: AMW, ICAO: KAMW, FAA LID: AMW) is two miles (3.2 km) southeast of Ames, in Story County, Iowa. Originally consisting of two turf runways, the airport was created after a 1943 vote by the city of Ames. A new terminal and hangar were constructed in 2017, as part of a modernization effort. Formerly named Ames Municipal Airport, and still commonly known as such, in 2023 the airport was officially renamed the James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport.

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Runways
2
Longest runway
5,701 ft
Elevation
956 ft
Radio freq.
4

Suitable for

🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 5,701 ft

Where is it

📍 41.992001, -93.621803 · Open detailed map

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Details

RegionIowa
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates41.992001, -93.621803

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Runways (2)

DesignationLengthWidthSurface
01/195,701 ft100 ftASP
13/313,491 ft75 ftASP

Nearby airports

Story County Hospital Heliport · 14 kmBoone Municipal Airport (BNW) · 20 kmBoone County Hospital Heliport · 22 kmBascom Field · 25 kmWoodward State Hospital Heliport · 28 kmKern Field · 29 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ames Municipal Airport?
Ames Municipal Airport is a small airport located in Ames, United States. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 5,701 ft.

What is the airport code of Ames Municipal Airport?
Its IATA code is AMW and its ICAO code is KAMW.

Ames Municipal Airport is a small airport located in Ames, United States. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 5,701 ft.