Ames Airport (KAMW / AMW)
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KAMW airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KAMW
- IATA code
- AMW
- City
- Ames
- Region
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 956 ft (291 m)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- Coordinates
- 41.9920° N, 93.6218° W
- Empty legs from
- 2
- Empty legs to
- 2
Weather & airport info KAMW
Current weather
No current weather report is available for this airport.
Airport
- Elevation
- 956 ft (291 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:49 / 17:06 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,738 m (5,701 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 13/31 | 1,064 m (3,491 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Clearance: 126
- UNICOM: 122.7
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KAMW
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Closed per NOTAM: TWY A
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Instrument approaches (5)
Minimums (2)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KAMW(6)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedRunway: closed10/022· from 04 Nov, 14:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 21:00 UTC
Runway 13/31 at Ames Muni airport is closed.
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RWY 13/31 CLSD
10/022 NOTAMN Q) KZMP/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4159N09337W005 A) KAMW B) 2611041400 C) 2611042100 E) RWY 13/31 CLSD
- ClosedTaxiway: closed11/001· until 03 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Taxiway A closed WATER OVER taxiway
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TWY A CLSD WATER OVER TAXIWAY
11/001 NOTAMN Q) KZMP/QMXLC/IV/M/A/000/999/4159N09337W005 A) KAMW B) 2611031307 C) 2611032000 E) TWY A CLSD WATER OVER TAXIWAY
- Out of serviceObstacle10/020· until 12 Dec, 16:05 UTC
A tower light 3.9 nautical miles northwest of the airport is out of service. The top of the tower is 1406 ft above sea level, 409 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1017494) 420217.80N0934053.80W (3.9NM NW AMW) 1406FT (409FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/018· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
A tower light 3.5 nautical miles southwest of the airport is out of service. The top of the tower is 1282.2 ft above sea level, 247.0 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1023676) 415707.80N0934042.60W (3.5NM SW AMW) 1282.2FT (247.0FT AGL) U/S
10/018 NOTAMN<BR> <B>Q) </B>KZMP/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/013/4159N09337W005<BR> <B>A) </B>KAMW<BR> <B>B) </B>2610280429<BR> <B>C) </B>2612312359<BR> <B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASR 1023676) 415707.80N0934042.60W (3.5NM SW AMW) 1282.2FT (247.0FT AGL) U/S<BR>
- Out of serviceObstacle10/014· until 17 Jan, 23:59 UTC
A tower 5.4 nautical miles south of the airport has a light that is out of service. Its top is 1297 ft above sea level, 260 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1280539) 415406.00N0933742.50W (5.4NM S AMW) 1297FT (260FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/008· until 14 Nov, 23:59 UTC
A tower light 3.1 nautical miles west of the airport is out of service. Its top is 1609.3 ft above sea level, 579.4 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1017331) 415934.00N0934128.00W (3.1NM W AMW) 1609.3FT (579.4FT AGL) U/S
10/008 NOTAMN<BR> <B>Q) </B>KZMP/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/017/4159N09337W005<BR> <B>A) </B>KAMW<BR> <B>B) </B>2610150023<BR> <B>C) </B>2611142359<BR> <B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASR 1017331) 415934.00N0934128.00W (3.1NM W AMW) 1609.3FT (579.4FT AGL) U/S<BR>
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Ames Municipal Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 80
- Departures
- 55
- Different jets
- 47
Most frequent origins: Chicago Executive Airport (4), Joe Foss Field Airport (4), Iowa City Municipal Airport (3).
Most frequent destinations: Chicago Executive Airport (4), Joe Foss Field Airport (3), San Antonio International Airport (3).
Most common aircraft types: Pilatus PC-12 (25), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (21), Cessna Citation CJ3 (10), Gulfstream G280 (8), Beechcraft King Air 90 (6).
Thursday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Empty legs from KAMW
2 departures available
- Tue, Nov 10in 7 daysAmesKAMW · Ames MunOmahaKOMA · Eppley AirfieldCessna Citation V—49m$1,65010NovAmes → OmahaKAMW → KOMA · in 7 daysCessna Citation V · 49m$1,650
- Wed, Nov 1119:21AmesKAMW · Ames Municipal AirportOmahaKOMA · Eppley AirfieldCessna Citation V9—$1,65011NovAmes → OmahaKAMW → KOMA · 19:21Cessna Citation V · 9 seats$1,650
KAMW · Ames Mun* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to KAMW
2 arrivals available
- Mon, Nov 912:18OmahaKOMA · Eppley AirfieldAmesKAMW · Ames Municipal AirportCessna Citation V9—$1,6509NovOmaha → AmesKOMA → KAMW · 12:18Cessna Citation V · 9 seats$1,650
Wed, Nov 1112:18OmahaKOMA · Eppley AirfieldAmesKAMW · Ames Municipal AirportCessna Citation V9—$1,89611NovOmaha → AmesKOMA → KAMW · 12:18Cessna Citation V · 9 seats$1,896
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Map: Ames Airport
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About the airport
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KAMW airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Ames airport (KAMW) today?
There are currently 5 valid NOTAMs for Ames (KAMW). Affected: Taxiway: closed; Obstacle: out of service. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
How long are the runways at Ames airport (KAMW)?
Ames (KAMW) has 2 runways: runway 01/19 with 1,738 m (5,701 ft), asphalt and runway 13/31 with 1,064 m (3,491 ft), asphalt. The longest is 1,738 m.
What are the airport codes of Ames Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code is KAMW and the IATA code is AMW. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KAMW airport?
Ames Municipal Airport sits at 956 ft (291 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.
Can I fly to KAMW by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Ames Municipal Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KAMW?
There are currently 2 empty legs departing from and 2 arriving at Ames Municipal Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.