Private charter · Des Moines, IA
Private jet charter to & from Des Moines
Fly private to Des Moines for Iowa’s capital, a major insurance and financial center, the Iowa State Fair and a revived downtown
- DSM
- KIKV
- AMW
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Des Moines, without the hub.
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- Passengers
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Des Moines is Iowa’s capital and largest city, and one of the country’s leading centers for insurance and financial services. Principal Financial Group, Wellmark and a long list of insurers, banks and agricultural companies have headquarters or major offices here, and state government adds a steady stream of officials and advocates. Every four years the city becomes a focus of national politics during the run-up to the Iowa caucuses, and its downtown has been revitalized with riverfront trails, a sculpture park, restaurants and new housing.
Des Moines sits in the center of the state, about two hours from Omaha and three and a half from Minneapolis or Kansas City by car, and airline schedules often require a connection. Des Moines International Airport is only a few miles from downtown, so a private flight can connect insurance and agribusiness meetings across the Midwest in a single day. Visitors come for the gold-domed Capitol, the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, the Des Moines Art Center, the Saturday downtown farmers’ market and the Iowa State Fair each August.
Airports
Charter to and from Des Moines airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Bluebird flies to and from these airports in and around Des Moines. You board at a private terminal (FBO), with no airline security lines, and the price is for the whole aircraft.
DSM
Major airportDes Moines International Airport
Des Moines · KDSM
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,004 ft
KIKV
Regional airportAnkeny Regional Airport
Ankeny
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
AMW
Regional airportAmes Municipal Airport
Ames · KAMW
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,701 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Des Moines
When to go. Late spring through early fall is the best time to visit Des Moines, with the Saturday farmers’ market, outdoor concerts and festivals downtown. The Iowa State Fair, held over 11 days in August, is the city’s signature event, and hotels fill quickly. Fall is pleasant and colorful. Summers can be hot and humid, and winters are cold and snowy, with occasional blizzards.
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Iowa State Capitol
Topped by a 23-karat gold leaf dome, the Capitol offers free tours of its ornate chambers, its law library with spiral staircases and, on some tours, the dome itself.
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park
This downtown park displays more than two dozen works by artists such as Jaume Plensa, Keith Haring and Claes Oldenburg, free and open to all.
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Des Moines Art Center
The museum’s building combines wings by three celebrated architects, Eliel Saarinen, I.M. Pei and Richard Meier, and its collection is strong in modern and contemporary art. Admission is free.
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Iowa State Fair
Each August, this classic Midwestern fair draws more than a million visitors for livestock shows, the famous butter cow, concerts and food on a stick.
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Downtown Farmers’ Market
On Saturday mornings from spring through fall, hundreds of vendors line the streets of the Court Avenue district selling produce, baked goods, meats and crafts.
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Principal Riverwalk
This loop of trails, bridges and plazas along the Des Moines River connects downtown with the East Village, with a seasonal ice skating rink in winter.
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Questions
Flying private in Des Moines
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Des Moines?
Bluebird flies in and out of Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), and Ames Municipal Airport (AMW). Choose the one closest to where you're going; you board at a private terminal (FBO), so there are no airline security lines and you can arrive shortly before departure.
How do I book a private charter from Des Moines?
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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Des Moines?
Up to 1 passenger, depending on the aircraft. For a larger group, we source a larger aircraft. You pay one price for the whole aircraft, not per seat.
What are popular private flights from Des Moines?
Popular trips include Omaha (about ), Sioux Falls (about ), Minneapolis (about ), and St. Louis (about ). Enter any route above to see a price.
Is private charter in Des Moines, IA safe?
Bluebird has flown charter under FAA Part 135 since 1985. Our Learjet 60s fly under our own Part 135 certificate, with two pilots on every flight. When we source an aircraft from another vetted Part 135 operator, the operating carrier named on your quote holds operational control.
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