Permits & Forms

Vehicle Security Hangtag

Only vehicles authorized by Des Moines Airport Authority may operate inside the airport perimeter fence. Street licensed vehicles must display a valid airside vehicle permit.

Vehicle Permit Request Form

• To apply for an airside vehicle permit, please complete the Vehicle Permit Request form. The Airport Badging Office will contact you when your permits are available for pick up.  
• Airside vehicle permits will only be issued to active badge holders that have been assigned Non-Movement Area or Movement Area driving privileges.  
• A current certificate of liability insurance showing 1 million dollars of coverage must be on file. You may submit your current insurance with the vehicle permit request form or by using the link below.

Insurance Document Upload

• Use the Insurance Document Upload link to upload your current certificate of liability insurance.

Vehicle Requirements:

• Must be in sound mechanical condition.
• Must be identified on both sides with the company name or logo.
• All vehicles and equipment must be equipped with two headlights and one or more red tail lights.
• Any vehicle operating on an open runway or taxiway must also be equipped with an amber rotating beacon visible from 360 degrees.
• See DMAA Rules and Regulations Chapter 5 for a full list of vehicle requirements.

Commercial Vehicle Permit

The Des Moines Airport Authority Board has authorized the collection of fees from commercial vehicle operators who pick up passengers at the Des Moines International Airport.  The Board subsequently adopted rules and regulations that apply to commercial operations at the airport.  The following documents are provided to apply for and obtain a commercial vehicle operator tag. 

Commercial Vehicle Permit Request Form

Instructions on how to mount the AVI tag can be found here. 

Follow the commercial vehicle diagram to know how to navigate the terminal entrance. 

Dig Permit Application Process

Dig permit applications submitted without completing steps 1 and 2 below will be denied. 

Step 1 – Schedule a joint meeting by clicking ‘Joint Meeting Scheduler’ (remember the data/time selected)
Step 2 – Initiate an Iowa One Call by calling 1-800-292-8989 (remember your ticket number and ticket date)
Step 3 – Complete a dig permit application by clicking ‘Online Dig Permit Application’ and complete the application fields including the information from steps 1 and 2 above

Upon completion of the joint meet and review by airport staff you will receive an automated approval or denial e-mail within approximately 48 hours of the joint meet date.  Approved permits are valid for 7-days from time of issuance.  No work may be started prior to receiving an approved permit.

Joint Meeting Scheduler    Online Dig Permit Application