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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 (2 total flights recorded).

398 km avg 40m 0 airlines

Local time: 21:46 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Medium Airport
Elevation: 887 ft
Coordinates: 43.1399, -89.3375

cloud Weather

Wind: 350° / 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: BKN 7,500 ft
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 29.91 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-22T01:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KMSN 220153Z 35007KT 10SM BKN075 21/13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02110128

TAF KMSN 220154Z 2202/2224 36008KT P6SM FEW060 FEW250 FM220700 03005KT P6SM FEW250

Local time: 21:46 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: 360° / 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 5,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 30.01 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-22T01:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 220154Z 36008KT 10SM FEW050 23/13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02280133

TAF KDSM 212326Z 2200/2224 34013KT P6SM FEW250 FM220100 36008KT P6SM FEW250 FM222100 01006KT P6SM FEW040 FEW250

Flights tracked: 2
Avg duration: 40m
Distance: 398 km

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

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Recent flights last 2

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-07-14	N926JJ	ACD545	Jul 14, 20:05 UTC	Jul 14, 20:45 UTC	40m	-
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 (2 total flights 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.

MSN → DSM

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