How busy is Des Moines International right now?

The TSA wait at DSM is about 14-20 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy DSM is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for DSM?

The FAA airport status for DSM (Des Moines International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. DSM has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 82 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is DSM busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Des Moines International (DSM). TSA wait is currently about 14-20 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from DSM. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Des Moines International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at DSM. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Des Moines International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 82 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Des Moines International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current DSM delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 82 minutes. About 1.9% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Des Moines International?

When departures at DSM (Des Moines International) are delayed, the average delay is about 82 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 1.9% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Des Moines International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At DSM, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 82 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Des Moines International?

DSM sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Des Moines International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including DSM. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

DSM is having a rough day. 79% on-time rate.

Check your airline app before leaving. Only 79% on time. avg delay 82 min. TSA: about 14-20 minutes.

Updated 9:13 AM UTC

DSM Des Moines Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at DSM?

The TSA wait at DSM is about 14-20 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 5 AM (23-29 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Des Moines International

DSM delays today: Des Moines International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for DSM typically shows an average delay of 82 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.9% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 14-20 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 5 AM (23-29 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.