Des Moines International Airport

KDSM / DSM

Des Moines, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 07:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
07:54Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
6kt
80°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDSM 160754Z 08006KT 10SM FEW130 22/19 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02220189

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 958ft
FEW 13,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
13,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,958ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.20 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (958 ft)
Pressure Alt
738 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,808 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KDSM 160520Z 1606/1706 16003KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150 FM161000 12003KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM161000
+2h
VFR 120° 3kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DSM
05 ✈️
23
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,003 ft 150 ft ASP 54°
↑ 5.2kt ↔ 3.0kt
30° angle
13/31 9,001 ft 150 ft ASP 132°
↑ 3.7kt ↔ 4.7kt
52° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Des Moines International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDSM
IATA Code: DSM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 958 ft MSL

Location

City: Des Moines
Country: US
Latitude: 41.534000°
Longitude: -93.663101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 9,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Des Moines International Airport

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM/DSM) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Des Moines, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 958 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 13/31) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.