DSM Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 95%, arrivals worse at 84%. Early morning flights ran 35 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 85%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from DSM. 95% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 85%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 50%. That is a 35-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is 103 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, CID is the better bet right now.
DSM Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Des Moines International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 35-point swing at DSM. The early morning block runs at 85%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 73%. Hit 31% around 6pm, peaked at 100% around 10pm. Currently at 95%, recovered past the morning. A 69-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 6 points from last week (69% vs 75%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
DSM has been bouncing between 59% and 92%. Best day was Apr 5 at 92%. Worst was Jun 11 at 59%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how DSM runs. Today's 95% is a good day by DSM standards.
About DSM Delays
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is currently running on time with 95% on-time departures and 84% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Des Moines International Airport has averaged 69% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.