Main terminal (ticketing level)
Airline ticket counters, baggage claim and the animal relief area on the grassy strip outside baggage claim.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) terminal guide
Des Moines, Iowa KDSM #85 US airport by passengers
How DSM is laid out and how to move between buildings.
Terminals at DSM
Airport Skywalk Level
Conference rooms for business meetings, holding up to 12 people. The Cloud Room is a larger space for up to 80.
Post-security area
Gates are reached after the TSA checkpoint. Family restrooms and the Mamava nursing pod are located post-security.
Moving between terminals
Everything is in the main terminal building. Passengers go through the TSA checkpoint before they reach the gates, so plan your time at the checkpoint, not in the lobby.
Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?