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MSN → DSM

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

Average flight time on the MSN–DSM route is 40m , covering approximately 398 km (247 mi).

Q: What is the distance from MSN to DSM?

The great-circle distance from MSN to DSM is approximately 398 km (247 miles).

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

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

398 km avg 40m 0 airlines

Local time: 00:56 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Medium Airport
Elevation: 887 ft
Coordinates: 43.1399, -89.3375

cloud Weather

Wind: 0° / 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: CLR
Temp / Dew: 15°C / 11°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T04:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KMSN 300453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01500106 $

TAF KMSN 300520Z 3006/3106 00000KT P6SM SCT250 FM301100 08005KT P6SM BKN250 FM301600 10011KT P6SM BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 1 Departures

flight_land 7 Arrivals

Local time: 00:56 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: 110° / 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: SCT 4,700 ft, BKN 10,000 ft, OVC 12,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 15°C
Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
Wx: -RA

Obs: 2026-05-30T04:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 300454Z 11007KT 10SM -RA SCT047 BKN100 OVC120 23/15 A2992 RMK AO2 RAB32 SLP124 P0000 T02280150

TAF KDSM 300520Z 3006/3106 10004KT P6SM OVC070 FM301800 11012G20KT P6SM BKN045 PROB30 3020/3102 6SM -SHRA

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 4 Departures

flight_land 10 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 1
Avg duration: 40m
Distance: 398 km

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

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Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-05-13	NJM475	A5D4B8	May 13, 13:45 UTC	May 13, 14:25 UTC	40m	-

MSN → DSM frequently asked

How long is the flight from MSN to DSM?

Average flight time on the MSN–DSM route is 40m, covering approximately 398 km (247 mi).

What is the distance from MSN to DSM?

The great-circle distance from MSN to DSM is approximately 398 km (247 miles).

How many flights per week from MSN to DSM?

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

Can I track MSN–DSM flights live?

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

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