DSM Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for DSM.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 95%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 78%. That is a 17-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 Late Morning is a 17-point swing at DSM. The early morning block runs at 95%. 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 82%, last week 83%. Arrivals down 6 points too. 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 78-84%, which is just how DSM runs.
About DSM Delays
Des Moines International Airport has averaged 82% 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 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.