Small airport · Ames, United States
Ames Municipal Airport
Formerly named Ames Municipal Airport, and still commonly known as such, in 2023 the airport was officially renamed the James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport. Its IATA code is AMW. Its ICAO code is KAMW. It has 2 runways, longest 5,701 ft (ASP). Elevation 956 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Ames, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | AMW |
| ICAO code | KAMW |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 5,701 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 956 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.9920° N, 93.6218° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ames Municipal Airport is known for
Formerly named Ames Municipal Airport, and still commonly known as such, in 2023 the airport was officially renamed the James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport.
History
A new terminal and hangar were constructed in 2017, as part of a modernization effort. Formerly named Ames Municipal Airport, and still commonly known as such, in 2023 the airport was officially renamed the James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ames Municipal Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Ledges State Park · United States · 13.4 miles away
- Big Creek State Park · United States · 14.1 miles away
- Walnut Woods State Park · United States · 31.7 miles away
- Brushy Creek State Recreation Area · United States · 33.3 miles away
- Dolliver Memorial State Park · United States · 36.1 miles away
- Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park · United States · 37.9 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ames Municipal Airport?
Formerly named Ames Municipal Airport, and still commonly known as such, in 2023 the airport was officially renamed the James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport.
What is the airport code for Ames Municipal Airport?
Ames Municipal Airport — its IATA code is AMW and its ICAO code is KAMW.
Where is Ames Municipal Airport located?
Ames Municipal Airport serves Ames, United States. Its coordinates are 41.9920° N, 93.6218° W.
What is the history of Ames Municipal Airport?
A new terminal and hangar were constructed in 2017, as part of a modernization effort. Formerly named Ames Municipal Airport, and still commonly known as such, in 2023 the airport was officially renamed the James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#19280
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ames_Municipal_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.