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Des Moines Intl Airport, Des Moines (KDSM)

Airport Weather & NOTAM's

SPECI for:KDSM (Des Moines Intl, IA, US)
Text:KDSM 200801Z 17012KT 5SM -TSRA BR FEW007 OVC024CB 22/22 A2987 RMK AO2 CONS LTGICCCCG ALQDS TS ALQDS MOV E P0000 T02220217 $
Conditions at:0801 UTC 20 Jul 2025
Temperature: 22.2°C ( 72°F)
Dewpoint: 21.7°C ( 71°F) [RH = 97%]
Pressure (altimeter):29.87 inches Hg (1011.6 mb)
Winds:from the S (170 degrees) at 14 MPH (12 knots; 6.2 m/s)
Visibility:5 sm (8 km)
Ceiling:2400 feet AGL
Clouds:few clouds at 700 feet AGL, overcast cloud deck at 2400 feet AGL
Weather:-TSRA BR (light rain associated with thunderstorm(s), mist)
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 0657 UTC 20 Jul 2025
Text:KDSM 200657Z 2007/2106 08009KT 6SM -SHRA BKN011 BKN025 OVC060
Forecast period:0700 to 1000 UTC 20 July 2025
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the E (80 degrees) at 10 MPH (9 knots; 4.6 m/s)
Visibility:6 sm (10 km)
Ceiling:1100 feet AGL
Clouds:broken clouds at 1100 feet AGL, broken clouds at 2500 feet AGL, overcast cloud deck at 6000 feet AGL
Weather:-SHRA (light rain showers)
Text:TEMPO 2007/2010 3SM TSRA BKN011CB OVC025
Forecast period:0700 to 1000 UTC 20 July 2025
Forecast type:TEMPORARY: The following changes expected for less than half the time period
Visibility:3 sm (5 km)
Ceiling:1100 feet AGL
Clouds:broken clouds at 1100 feet AGL, overcast cloud deck at 2500 feet AGL
Weather:TSRA (rain associated with thunderstorm(s))
Text:FM201000 07006KT 6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC025
Forecast period:1000 to 1300 UTC 20 July 2025
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the ENE (70 degrees) at 7 MPH (6 knots; 3.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 sm (10 km)
Ceiling:1500 feet AGL
Clouds:broken clouds at 1500 feet AGL, overcast cloud deck at 2500 feet AGL
Weather:-SHRA (light rain showers)
Text:FM201300 09006KT P6SM SCT009 BKN025
Forecast period:1300 to 1900 UTC 20 July 2025
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the E (90 degrees) at 7 MPH (6 knots; 3.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:2500 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 900 feet AGL, broken clouds at 2500 feet AGL
Text:FM201900 10006KT P6SM BKN035
Forecast period:1900 UTC 20 July 2025 to 0600 UTC 21 July 2025
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 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:3500 feet AGL
Clouds:broken clouds at 3500 feet AGL

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Arrivals History (last 12 months)

Flight No. Origin Aircraft Date
ANK1879 KDEN PMDG 737-8... 2025-02-13 20:47:15

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
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