DSM Ground Stop Status — Des Moines International Airport
Live DSM ground stop and delay status, refreshed every 60 seconds from the FAA feed.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is operating normally. No ground stop, closure, or delay program is listed in the FAA feed.
Snapshot 07:32 UTC: 0 ground stop, 0 closure, 0 delay program. Average delay —, longest —.
What this means for your flight
- DSM is operating normally in the current FAA snapshot. No stop, closure or delay program is listed.
- Local weather can still delay you. Check the weather panel above and your airline app.
- Check other airports on your route. A stop at your origin or destination is what matters, not the national total.
Typical ground stops last 15–90 minutes and are re-issued in short increments. Recovery at a large hub can add 2–6 hours after the order lifts, because released departures compete for the same slots.
DSM event history
All history →No events recorded for DSM since this tracker began archiving. Every future stop, delay program and closure will be stored here permanently.
DSM questions
Is DSM under a ground stop right now?
No. As of 07:32 UTC, Des Moines International Airport is not under a ground stop.
What should I do if DSM has a ground stop?
Check your flight number with the airline before leaving for the airport. A stop holds departures at their origin, so your aircraft may not be at the gate yet.
How much delay is normal at DSM?
Delay figures change hourly with weather and traffic. The FAA publishes an average and a maximum for each active program; both are shown above when available.
Where does DSM data come from?
From the FAA NAS Status public feed, polled once a minute. Weather comes from NOAA aviation weather reports. GroundStopNow is not affiliated with the FAA.