DSM Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for DSM.
If you can choose your departure time: midday flights (12pm - 3pm) run at 86%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 73%. That is a 13-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is 103 miles away and running 75% 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
Midday vs Late Morning is a 13-point swing at DSM. The midday block runs at 86%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 74%, last week 76%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
DSM has been bouncing between 59% and 89%. Best day was May 9 at 89%. Worst was Jun 11 at 59%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how DSM runs.
About DSM Delays
Des Moines International Airport has averaged 74% 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.