Is there a ground stop at Des Moines (DSM) right now?

No. As of Oct 14, 21:28 UTC there is no ground stop at DSM. This page updates every minute.

How often does DSM have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at DSM in the last 90 days, while 800 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at DSM?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles DSM?

DSM is in the airspace of Minneapolis Center (ZMP), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting DSM right now?

There are no weather alerts for the DSM area. Current conditions are VFR (wind 040° 8 kt · vis 10+ mi · ceiling 23,000 ft).

Which airports are near Des Moines (DSM)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Omaha Eppley (OMA, 117 mi), Kansas City (MCI, 164 mi), Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP, 233 mi) and Madison Dane County (MSN, 247 mi). In the last 90 days MSP had 2 ground stops.

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

Des Moines (DSM) delays and ground stop status

Des Moines, IA · in Minneapolis Center (ZMP) airspace

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There is no ground stop at DSM as of Oct 14, 21:28 UTC.

Des Moines (DSM, ICAO KDSM) serves Des Moines, IA and sits in Minneapolis Center (ZMP) airspace. Local time there is Thu, 1:41 AM CDT. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at DSM in the last 90 days, while 800 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts DSM among the quieter airports. Nearby, MSP had 2.

No ground stop at DSM right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 14, 21:28 UTC.

Weather nowVFRWind 040° 8 kt · Vis 10+ mi · Ceiling 23,000 ft

Delay outlook · 12 hLow

Low clouds or poor visibility forecast 4:00 AM CDT–4:29 AM CDT could cause brief delays, though overall outlook is low

Low clouds or poor visibility forecast 8:00 AM CDT–1:00 PM CDT

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Weather at DSM

Current conditions and weather alerts

VFRgood conditions

Wind 040° 8 kt · Vis 10+ mi · Ceiling 23,000 ft

METAR KDSM 142054Z 04008KT 10SM FEW029 FEW045 BKN230 OVC250 16/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01610089 57013

Observed Oct 14, 20:54 UTC (KDSM)

No weather alerts for this airport's area.

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Weather briefing

Clear today, low clouds and rain overnight

Delays possible

Now: Mostly clear with a light breeze and only high clouds overhead.

Later: Clouds lower after midnight, with light rain and low clouds from about 1 AM Thursday into early afternoon. Visibility may drop to 3 miles by morning.

Low clouds and rain Thursday morning could cause delays
Conditions expected to improve by Thursday afternoon

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for DSM

Model forecast in local time (CDT). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now63°513%
5 PM63°514%
6 PM61°411%
7 PM58°519%
8 PM57°517%
9 PM56°5G1021%
10 PM57°6G1221%
11 PM58°4G1121%
12 AM58°4G1021%
1 AM59°322%
2 AM59°323%
3 AM59°424%
4 AM59°5G1026%
5 AM59°4G927%
6 AM59°4G932%
7 AM59°443%
8 AM59°378%
9 AM59°366%
10 AM60°260%
11 AM60°443%
12 PM61°3G1153%
1 PM61°454%
2 PM60°874%
3 PM57°12G1857%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodayOvercast · wind to 10 kt52° / 63°
ThuOvercast · 87% · wind to 15 kt52° / 61°
FriPatchy rain nearby · 22% · wind to 21 kt41° / 50°

Sunrise 7:25 AM Sunset 6:35 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for DSM, valid 14/1800Z to 15/1800Z (UTC)

14/1800Z–2000Z
01010KT · 6+ mi · SCT 1,500, BKN 3,500, BKN 25,000
VFR
14/2000Z–0400Z · From
03007KT · 6+ mi · FEW 2,500, BKN 5,000
VFR
15/0400Z–0700Z · From
06005KT · 6+ mi · OVC 3,500
VFR
15/0600Z–0700Z · 30% chance
6 mi · BKN 2,500 · light showers rain
MVFR
15/0700Z–0900Z · From
06005KT · 6 mi · SCT 1,500, OVC 2,500 · light showers rain
MVFR
15/0900Z–1300Z · From
07005KT · 6 mi · SCT 900, OVC 1,500 · light showers rain
MVFR
15/0900Z–1300Z · Temporarily
5 mi · BKN 900 · light showers rain
IFR
15/1300Z–1800Z · From
07007KT · 3 mi · OVC 700 · light rain
IFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

DSM history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at DSM

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for DSM (TAF)

Issued 14/1728Z · valid 14/1800Z to 15/1800Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
14/1800Z–2000Z	Base	VFR	01010KT	6+ mi	SCT 1,500, BKN 3,500, BKN 25,000	—
14/2000Z–0400Z	From	VFR	03007KT	6+ mi	FEW 2,500, BKN 5,000	—
15/0400Z–0700Z	From	VFR	06005KT	6+ mi	OVC 3,500	—
15/0600Z–0700Z	30% chance	MVFR	—	6 mi	BKN 2,500	light showers rain
15/0700Z–0900Z	From	MVFR	06005KT	6 mi	SCT 1,500, OVC 2,500	light showers rain
15/0900Z–1300Z	From	MVFR	07005KT	6 mi	SCT 900, OVC 1,500	light showers rain
15/0900Z–1300Z	Temporarily	IFR	—	5 mi	BKN 900	light showers rain
15/1300Z–1800Z	From	IFR	07007KT	3 mi	OVC 700	light rain

TAF KDSM 141728Z 1418/1518 01010KT P6SM SCT015 BKN035 BKN250 FM142000 03007KT P6SM FEW025 BKN050 FM150400 06005KT P6SM OVC035 PROB30 1506/1507 6SM -SHRA BKN025 FM150700 06005KT 6SM -SHRA SCT015 OVC025 FM150900 07005KT 6SM -SHRA SCT009 OVC015 TEMPO 1509/1513 5SM -SHRA BKN009 FM151300 07007KT 3SM -RA OVC007

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Other airports in Minneapolis Center

MSPMinneapolis-St. Paul OMAOmaha Eppley

About Des Moines

DSM at a glance

IATA / FAA code: DSM
ICAO code: KDSM
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
Coordinates: 41.5340° N, 93.6631° W
Time zone: America/Chicago · now Thu, 1:41 AM CDT
ATC center (ARTCC): Minneapolis Center (ZMP)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near DSM

Straight-line distance from DSM

OMA Omaha Eppley
Omaha, NE · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
117 mi
188 km
MCI Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
164 mi
264 km
MSP Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minneapolis, MN · live ground stop status · 2 ground stops in 90 days
233 mi
374 km
MSN Madison Dane County
Madison, WI · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
247 mi
398 km

DSM ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Des Moines (DSM) right now?: No. As of Oct 14, 21:28 UTC there is no ground stop at DSM. This page updates every minute.
How often does DSM have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at DSM in the last 90 days, while 800 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at DSM?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles DSM?: DSM is in the airspace of Minneapolis Center (ZMP), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting DSM right now?: There are no weather alerts for the DSM area. Current conditions are VFR (wind 040° 8 kt · vis 10+ mi · ceiling 23,000 ft).
Which airports are near Des Moines (DSM)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Omaha Eppley (OMA, 117 mi), Kansas City (MCI, 164 mi), Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP, 233 mi) and Madison Dane County (MSN, 247 mi). In the last 90 days MSP had 2 ground stops.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

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