Airport
Ames Municipal Airport (AMW)
Ames Municipal Airport is a public general aviation gateway located about two miles southeast of downtown Ames, Iowa, serving Story County, Iowa State University, and central Iowa. Transfer options connect the airport to the Ames city center, the university campus, and nearby communities, with commercial airline connections available at Des Moines International Airport.
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About Ames Municipal Airport
Ames Municipal Airport is a public general aviation airport serving Ames, Iowa, and the surrounding Story County region. Located about two miles southeast of downtown Ames, the airport supports private, business, charter, and flight-training aviation for the city, Iowa State University, and central Iowa.
The airport was created after a 1943 city vote and originally consisted of two turf runways. A modernization effort completed in 2017 added a new terminal and hangar, and Central Iowa Air Service became the airport's fixed-base operator.
The airport covers about 700 acres and has two paved runways, 1/19 and 13/31. It handles general aviation, air taxi, and occasional military operations, with based aircraft including single-engine, multi-engine, jets, gliders, and ultralights.
While AMW has no scheduled airline service, commercial flights are available about 30 miles south at Des Moines International Airport. Its location close to the city makes Ames Municipal Airport a convenient gateway for general aviation travelers arriving in central Iowa.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Ames Municipal Airport operates from a single modern terminal building completed in 2017, which houses the fixed-base operator, a pilot lounge, and flight planning areas. As a general aviation airport, it has no separate commercial passenger terminals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Ames Municipal Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Ames Municipal Airport to hotels, Iowa State University, business locations, and other destinations across Ames and Story County.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events, or journeys around Ames and central Iowa.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Ames Municipal Airport to downtown Ames, Iowa State University, and onward destinations in central Iowa.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Ames Municipal Airport, hotels, event venues, and other locations in the Ames area.
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