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Des Moines Intl Airport, Des Moines (KDSM)

Airport Weather & NOTAM's

METAR for:KDSM (Des Moines Intl, IA, US)
Text:KDSM 190154Z 31009KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02610117 $
Conditions at:0154 UTC 19 May 2024
Temperature: 26.1°C ( 79°F)
Dewpoint: 11.7°C ( 53°F) [RH = 41%]
Pressure (altimeter):29.86 inches Hg (1011.3 mb) [Sea level pressure: 1010.3 mb]
Winds:from the NW (310 degrees) at 10 MPH (9 knots; 4.6 m/s)
Visibility:10 or more sm (16+ km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:sky clear below 12,000 feet AGL
QC Flag:SOME DATA ABOVE MAY BE INACCURATE!!!"$" is an indication the sensor requires maintenance.
TAF for:KDSM (Des Moines Intl, IA, US) issued at 2324 UTC 18 May 2024
Text:KDSM 182324Z 1900/1924 27012KT P6SM FEW200
Forecast period:0000 to 0300 UTC 19 May 2024
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the W (270 degrees) at 14 MPH (12 knots; 6.2 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:few clouds at 20000 feet AGL
Text:FM190300 31008KT P6SM SKC
Forecast period:0300 to 1500 UTC 19 May 2024
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the NW (310 degrees) at 9 MPH (8 knots; 4.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:clear skies
Text:FM191500 10006KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT250
Forecast period:1500 to 2200 UTC 19 May 2024
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the E (100 degrees) at 7 MPH (6 knots; 3.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 sm (10 km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 25000 feet AGL
Weather:-SHRA BR (light rain showers, mist)
Text:FM192200 14010KT P6SM VCTS BKN070CB
Forecast period:2200 UTC 19 May 2024 to 0000 UTC 20 May 2024
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the SE (140 degrees) at 12 MPH (10 knots; 5.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:7000 feet AGL
Clouds:broken clouds at 7000 feet AGL
Weather:VCTS (thunderstorm in vicinity)

Live Departures & Arrivals

There are currently no arrivals or departures for this airport.

Departures History (last 12 months)

Flight No. Dest. Aircraft Date
50CP_29 KJEF PMDG 737-B... 2024-04-19 05:06:55
50CP_29 KJEF PMDG DC-6B... 2024-03-29 13:17:51
50CP_29 KJEF Airbus A32... 2024-03-22 08:49:49
50CP_29 KJEF Cessna CJ4... 2024-01-24 10:58:53
PVI5029 KJEF ATR 72-600... 2024-01-03 20:11:12

Arrivals History (last 12 months)

Flight No. Origin Aircraft Date
50CP_28 KSTP Airbus A32... 2024-04-18 06:11:11
50CP_28 KSTP TBM 930 As... 2024-03-28 14:40:24
50CP_28 KSTP Airbus A32... 2024-03-19 13:30:12
50CP_28 KSTP Airbus A32... 2024-01-23 13:37:53
PVI5028 KSTP PVI CRJ700... 2024-01-02 21:10:59

Runway Information (Airport elevation: 931ft)

Runway 05 Length 8,978ft Width 129ft Elevation 931ft Surface Asphalt Heading 54
Runway 13 Length 8,988ft Width 131ft Elevation 931ft Surface Asphalt Heading 132
Runway 23 Length 8,978ft Width 129ft Elevation 931ft Surface Asphalt Heading 234
Runway 31 Length 8,988ft Width 131ft Elevation 931ft Surface Asphalt Heading 312

Airport Frequencies

Type APP/DEP Frequency 120.450 Mhz
Type APP/DEP Frequency 123.900 Mhz
Type APP/DEP Frequency 135.200 Mhz
Type ASOS Frequency 119.550 Mhz
Type ATIS Frequency 119.550 Mhz
Type Clearance Frequency 134.150 Mhz
Type D Frequency 120.450 Mhz
Type D Frequency 123.900 Mhz
Type FSS Frequency 122.500 Mhz
Type Ground Frequency 121.900 Mhz
Type Tower Frequency 118.300 Mhz
Type UC Frequency 122.950 Mhz
Type Clearance Frequency 134.150 Mhz
Type D Frequency 135.200 Mhz
Type FSS Frequency 122.500 Mhz
Type UC Frequency 122.950 Mhz

Airport Navaids

Type NDB Ident DS Frequency 344 Khz
Type VORTAC Ident DSM Frequency 117500 Khz