DSM Today
Decent day. Departures at 73%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at DSM. 73% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: midday flights (12pm - 3pm) run at 83%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 75%. That is a 8-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
DSM Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Des Moines International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Midday vs Late Morning is a 8-point swing at DSM. The midday block runs at 83%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 80%. Hit 63% around 11pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 37-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 80%, last week 81%. Wed was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
DSM has been bouncing between 59% and 92%. Best day was Aug 18 at 92%. Worst was Jun 17 at 59%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how DSM runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About DSM Delays
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 73% on-time departures and 75% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Des Moines International Airport has averaged 80% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Des Moines International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include CID (The Eastern Iowa Airport). When DSM is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Des Moines International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.