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Des Moines International Airport (DSM) delays and on-time record

Des Moines, Iowa KDSM #85 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at DSM.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 6 min ago
Weather now
VFR 61°F Observed 12 min ago
Late departures
21.4%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for DSM

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at DSM right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 6 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at DSM

VFR

61°F16°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
130° 13 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
FEW 2,800 ft, FEW 10,000 ft, SCT 17,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Ceiling
25,000 ft
Pressure
30.22 inHg

METARMETAR KDSM 302054Z 13011KT 10SM FEW028 FEW100 SCT170 BKN250 16/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP232 T01610094 55014

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 12 min ago.

On-time performance at DSM

Based on 4,153 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

21.4%Departures late
27.3%Arrivals late
2.29%Cancelled
22.2 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at DSM
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
SkyWest Airlines 660 19.7% 2.42%
American Airlines 635 29.6% 2.52%
Allegiant Air 592 25.2% 0.51%
United Airlines 568 17.1% 1.23%
Southwest Airlines 469 25.2% 0.21%
Delta Air Lines 351 15.7% 2.85%
Republic Airways 306 12.7% 2.61%
Envoy Air 291 18.6% 3.44%
PSA Airlines 244 22.5% 8.61%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at DSM

A ground stop holds flights bound for DSM at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • Three family restrooms are in the terminal. One is across from the Southwest ticket counter near baggage claim, and two are post-security: one near Gate C7 and one at the end of the A concourse downstairs (A5).
  • A Mamava nursing pod, sponsored by UnityPoint Health, is located immediately after the TSA checkpoint, across from the DSM Police desk.
  • Use the live shuttle tracker on flydsm.com to see when the next shuttle arrives.
  • Conference rooms are available for business meetings. Contact the airport at (515) 256-5100 for rental information.