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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 just now
Weather now
VFR 63°F Observed 7 h 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 just now. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at DSM

VFR

63°F17°C

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

Wind
160° 10 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
Clear
Ceiling
None
Pressure
29.92 inHg

METARMETAR KDSM 101154Z 16009KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP126 T01720133 10200 20172 53003

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 7 h 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.