When contacting an aviation department office, be prepared to specify whether your inquiry involves a grant application, airport development project, safety concern, UAS regulation question, or noise complaint, as each type of matter is handled by a different program area. Des Moines FSDO is located at 3753 Southeast Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny, IA. For airspace-related inquiries, note the specific location coordinates or airport identifier to enable staff to provide accurate guidance.
Des Moines FSDO Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Aviation Departments in Ankeny, Iowa.
| Name | Des Moines FSDO |
| Address | 3753 Southeast Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny IA 50021 Map |
| Phone | (515) 289-3840 |
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Map of Des Moines FSDO
Aviation Departments near Ankeny
About Des Moines FSDO
Des Moines FSDO, located in Ankeny, IA, ensures aviation safety in the Polk County area. The Aviation Department, also called the Aviation Bureau, plans for sufficient airport capacity, modernizes and maintains the integrated national aviation system, and oversees the operation of Polk County area airports.
- State aviation grant programs and Airport Improvement Program funding managed by Des Moines FSDO
- Airport development plans, land use compatibility, and obstruction evaluations
- Drone and UAS regulations, registration requirements, and local flight restrictions
- Aviation safety programs, pilot resources, and aeronautical chart publications