DSM Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 50%, arrivals better at 70%. Early morning flights ran 39 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 39-point swing at DSM. The early morning block runs at 100%. 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 23% around 11pm, peaked at 100% around 4am. Currently at 50%, well below the morning numbers. A 77-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 10 points from last week (62% vs 72%). Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
DSM has been bouncing between 49% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 16 at 49%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how DSM runs. Today's 50% is well below the norm.
About DSM Delays
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is currently experiencing significant delays with 50% on-time departures and 70% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Des Moines International Airport has averaged 62% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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.