Des Moines International Airport (DSM) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Des Moines International Airport is the airport for Des Moines, United States, and carries the codes DSM (IATA) and KDSM (ICAO). The field sits at an elevation of 958 ft (292 m), and its clocks follow America/Chicago; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Des Moines International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Des Moines International Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | KDSM |
|---|---|
| Type: | large airport |
| Continent: | NA |
| Country code: | US |
| Country: | United States |
| City | Des Moines |
| IATA: | DSM |
| Longitude: | -93.6567 |
| Latitude: | 41.5340 |
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Des Moines International Airport
You will find Des Moines International Airport at 41.5340, -93.6567, at an elevation of 958 ft (292 m) above sea level. There are two runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. The airport keeps America/Chicago time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Des Moines International Airport
Over the first 7 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 6.4 aircraft movements per day at Des Moines International Airport. These figures are refreshed weekly.
We observed 12 different airlines on tracked DSM movements.
Facts last refreshed: 23 July 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Des Moines International Airport
The airport is roughly 8.4 km (5 mi) from the centre of Des Moines, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Des Moines International Airport flight status
How do I check Des Moines International Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Des Moines International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Des Moines International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Des Moines International Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Des Moines International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Des Moines International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes DSM and KDSM mean?
Both identify the same airport. DSM is the IATA code for Des Moines International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; KDSM is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Des Moines International Airport in?
Des Moines International Airport keeps America/Chicago time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.