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Airports / Iowa / DNS
Small airport · DNS
Denison Municipal Airport.
Denison, Iowa · 1,274 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
8 ratings
0
Operators based
1,274
Elevation ft
Denison, IowaELEV 1,274 FTSmall airport
5.0
Google rating
8
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,274
Field elevation
feet above sea level
47
Nearest alternate
nm to OMA
Field standing
#3 / 43
Iowa airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 8 Google ratings , ranked against 43 rated IA fields.
47 nm
To the nearest alternate
Eppley Airfield (OMA).
Overview
Located in Denison, Iowa, Denison Municipal Airport (KDNS / DNS) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 1,274 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into DNS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Eppley Airfield (OMA, 47 nm), Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX, 51 nm), and Offutt Air Force Base (OFF, 57 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,000-foot paved runway, DNS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from DNS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Denison.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 4 reviews
Staff & service
“The airport staff was friendly and helpful.”
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Field capability
ICAO
KDNS
IATA
DNS
FAA / Local
DNS
Elevation
1,274 ft
Coordinates
41.9864° N · 95.3807° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IA fields
state range 547–1,488 ft
At 1,274 ft, DNS sits higher than 85% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,000 ft
- 12/305,000 ft × 75 ftConcreteLighted
- 18/363,200 ft × 60 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
DNS's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 47nmOMAEppley AirfieldOmaha
- 51nmSUXSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day FieldSioux City
- 57nmOFFOffutt Air Force BaseOmaha
- 63nmFODFort Dodge Regional AirportFort Dodge
- 82nmDSMDes Moines International AirportDes Moines
- 92nmOFKKarl Stefan Memorial AirportNorfolk
Location
Open the full mapKDNS · Denison Municipal Airport · Denison, IA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DNS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 334 nm | 1h 11m |
| Denver (DEN) | 440 nm | 1h 25m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 537 nm | 1h 39m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 542 nm | 1h 40m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 549 nm | 1h 41m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 553 nm | 1h 41m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 683 nm | 1h 59m |
| Austin (AUS) | 716 nm | 2h 4m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DNS?
- Denison Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DNS?
- Denison Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to DNS?
- The closest alternate is Eppley Airfield (OMA), about 47 nm away, followed by Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) at 51 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DNS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 11m (334 nm), Denver about 1h 25m (440 nm), Nashville about 1h 39m (537 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.