KAMW
AMES MUNI
AMES, IA
About Ames Municipal
KAMW Ames Municipal Airport operates at 955 feet elevation in Ames, Iowa with a control tower. The facility features two runways supporting general aviation operations. Runway 01/19 is a 5,701-foot asphalt strip with 100-foot width, while runway 13/31 measures 3,491 feet by 75 feet on concrete surface. This combination provides good operational flexibility. The airport supplies 100 octane and Avgas fuel to support standard reciprocating engines.
Instrument approaches include ILS/LOC and RNAV (GPS) procedures with five published approaches available. Radio support includes Ames ASOS at 132.025 MHz for automated weather, Approach Control on 123.9 and 307.15 MHz, Clearance/Push on 126 MHz, CTAF at 122.7 MHz, and Unicom at 122.7 MHz. These frequencies provide comprehensive communication infrastructure supporting IFR and VFR operations.
Three aviation organizations operate from Ames Municipal. Hap's Air Service delivers flight training and aircraft rental services. Silent Knights Glider Club serves soaring enthusiasts with sailplane operations. Central Iowa Air Service provides additional aviation support and instruction. Combined, these organizations create a diverse and active aviation community supporting pilots with varied interests and experience levels.
Questions
- Where is Ames Municipal (KAMW) located?
- Ames Municipal is located in Ames, IA.
- Is Ames Municipal a public or private airport?
- Ames Municipal (KAMW) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
- How many runways does Ames Municipal have?
- Ames Municipal has 2 runways. The longest is 01/19 at 5,701 feet of asphalt, alongside 13/31.
- What is the field elevation at Ames Municipal?
- Ames Municipal sits at 955 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Ames Municipal have an instrument approach?
- Yes. Ames Municipal has 5 published instrument approach procedures, including ILS and RNAV (GPS).
- Does Ames Municipal have an air traffic control tower?
- Yes, Ames Municipal (KAMW) is a towered airport.
- What is the CTAF frequency at KAMW?
- Ames Municipal's CTAF frequency is 122.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at Ames Municipal?
- Ames Municipal sells 100 and Jet A.
- Are there flight schools at Ames Municipal?
- Yes. Organizations based at Ames Municipal include Central Iowa Air Service, Hap's Air Service, and Silent Knights Glider Club.