What's the busiest hour for departures at DSM?

Departures from Des Moines International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 22.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of DSM?

The quietest hour with regular service is 21:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from DSM?

American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Des Moines International Airport, with 126 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from DSM?

Chicago (ORD) is the most-flown destination, with 323 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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DSM Airport - Des Moines International Airport

Des Moines, United States. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 22.2 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-16. Schedule coverage: 13 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

22.2 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

21:00

1 flights/hr

Traffic score

88/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 181.2 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 22:00 local (18.9 flights/hr). Total: 173.5 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. American Airlines (AA) 126
2. United Airlines, (UA) 76
3. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 73
4. Alaska Airlines, (AS) 63
5. Air Canada (AC) 61

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 323
2. 🇺🇸 Atlanta (ATL) 154
3. 🇺🇸 Minneapolis (MSP) 126
4. 🇺🇸 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 106
5. 🇺🇸 Denver (DEN) 93

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at DSM?: Departures from Des Moines International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 22.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of DSM?: The quietest hour with regular service is 21:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from DSM?: American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Des Moines International Airport, with 126 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from DSM?: Chicago (ORD) is the most-flown destination, with 323 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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