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LNK → DSM

Q: How long is the flight from LNK to DSM?

Average flight time on the LNK–DSM route is 56m , covering approximately 269 km (167 mi).

Q: What is the distance from LNK to DSM?

The great-circle distance from LNK to DSM is approximately 269 km (167 miles).

Q: How many flights per week from LNK to DSM?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (11 total flights recorded).

269 km avg 56m 0 airlines

Local time: 19:49 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Medium Airport
Elevation: 1,219 ft
Coordinates: 40.8449, -96.7618

cloud Weather

Wind: 0° / 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: BKN 6,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 30°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 29.79 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-05T23:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KLNK 052354Z 00000KT 10SM BKN060 30/21 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP076 T03000211 10306 20267 56006

TAF KLNK 052320Z 0600/0624 16005KT P6SM BKN150 FM060300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW030 OVC150 TEMPO 0603/0607 3SM -TSRA BKN030CB FM061600 15008KT P6SM BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 10 Departures

flight_land 6 Arrivals

Local time: 19:49 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: 270° / 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: SCT 4,500 ft, SCT 11,000 ft, SCT 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 29°C / 20°C
Altimeter: 29.81 inHg

Obs: 2026-06-05T23:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 052354Z 27006KT 10SM SCT045 SCT110 SCT250 29/20 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP085 T02890200 10294 20256 55003

TAF KDSM 052321Z 0600/0624 21005KT P6SM SCT170 FM060300 19005KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025CB BKN180 TEMPO 0604/0607 4SM TSRA FM060800 23006KT P6SM BKN120

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 33 Departures

flight_land 21 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 11
Avg duration: 56m
Distance: 269 km

Live traffic

LNK → DSM. Live aircraft currently filed on this route.

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Recent flights last 11

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-05-29	N98TL	ADAA7F	May 29, 15:10 UTC	May 29, 16:20 UTC	1h 11m	-
2026-05-28	DCM2435	A0FE6E	May 28, 15:40 UTC	May 28, 16:55 UTC	1h 15m	-
2026-05-21	N7508Q	AA1D88	May 21, 11:30 UTC	May 21, 12:25 UTC	55m	-
2026-05-17	N32GC	A36C90	May 17, 23:30 UTC	May 18, 00:35 UTC	1h 5m	-
2026-05-05	N9216P	ACC519	May 5, 19:15 UTC	May 5, 20:15 UTC	1h 0m	-
2026-04-30	N10FZ	A002F0	Apr 30, 18:25 UTC	Apr 30, 19:05 UTC	40m	-
2026-04-30	SLH70	A952B7	Apr 30, 18:15 UTC	Apr 30, 19:00 UTC	45m	-
2026-04-26	N58062	A7792D	Apr 26, 06:40 UTC	Apr 26, 07:45 UTC	1h 5m	-
2026-04-21	N525LX	A69C91	Apr 21, 18:00 UTC	Apr 21, 18:35 UTC	35m	-
2026-04-21	N7058N	A96A9E	Apr 21, 17:35 UTC	Apr 21, 18:30 UTC	55m	-
2026-04-19	N554SD	A70FDB	Apr 19, 21:10 UTC	Apr 19, 22:00 UTC	50m	-

LNK → DSM frequently asked

How long is the flight from LNK to DSM?

Average flight time on the LNK–DSM route is 56m, covering approximately 269 km (167 mi).

What is the distance from LNK to DSM?

The great-circle distance from LNK to DSM is approximately 269 km (167 miles).

How many flights per week from LNK to DSM?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (11 total flights recorded).

Can I track LNK–DSM flights live?

Yes. The live tracker map above shows aircraft currently flying this route, filtered by departure and arrival airport.

LNK → DSM

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