Ames Municipal Airport

KAMW / AMW

Ames, US

KAMW (AMW) Ames Municipal Airport — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

7 official charts for Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW / AMW) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (7) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

KAMW Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for Ames Municipal Airport published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 5

Takeoff Minimums 1

Alternate Minimums 1

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: June 14, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

Uncontrolled airport open dawn to dusk with ILS and multiple RNAV approaches available. Alert for glider/ultralight operations and wildlife on field. Cold temperature altitude corrections required below -26°C.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
Yes
Fuel Types
AVGAS 100LL JET-A1
Operating Hours
DAWN-DUSK

Parking & Handling

Landing Fees
No

Published Approach Procedures

ILS OR LOC RWY 01 RNAV (GPS) RWY 01 RNAV (GPS) RWY 13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 19 RNAV (GPS) RWY 31

Special Procedures

BE ALERT FOR GLIDER & ULTRALIGHT OPNS INVOF ARPT. BIRD AND DEER ACT ON & INVOF ARPT RWY 01 IS CALM WIND RWY. STADIUM WI 3 NM, CHECK FOR EVENTS. COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -26C.

PPL / GA Operations

Right traffic pattern for runways 01 and 13, left traffic for runway 31. Be alert for glider and ultralight operations. Bird and deer activity on and near airport. Stadium within 3 NM - check for events. Cold temperature airport requiring altitude correction at or below -26°C.

Source: AIP data extracted Jun 14, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

4 frequencies
Clearance
126.000
MHz
CLNC DEL
UNICOM
122.700
MHz
CTAF/UNICOM
A/D
123.900
MHz
DES MOINES APP/DEP
ASOS
132.025
MHz
ASOS
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for KAMW (AMW) Ames Municipal Airport?

We list 7 official charts for KAMW, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for KAMW?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KAMW (AMW) Ames Municipal Airport are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for KAMW free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.