KDSM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Des Moines International Airport (DSM · KDSM), Des Moines, IA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2337Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Des Moines International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2337Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KDSM 062337Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM FEW030 FEW250 FM070100 13004KT P6SM FEW250 FM070900 VRB03KT 5SM BR BKN010 FM071100 VRB03KT 3SM BR BKN006 FM071400 VRB04KT P6SM BKN020 FM071700 23006KT P6SM BKN100
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0100Z | Initial | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0900Z | FM | 130° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1100Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 5 SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1100Z to 1400Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 3 SM | 600 ft BKN | Broken at 600 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1400Z to 1700Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KDSM?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2337Z for Des Moines International Airport reads: TAF KDSM 062337Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM FEW030 FEW250 FM070100 13004KT P6SM FEW250 FM070900 VRB03KT 5SM BR BKN010 FM071100 VRB03KT 3SM BR BKN006 FM071400 VRB04KT P6SM BKN020 FM071700 23006KT P6SM BKN100
How far ahead does a TAF forecast?
A TAF covers a 24-hour period at most airports and 30 hours at larger ones, issued four times a day at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z and 1800Z. It describes conditions within roughly 5 statute miles of the airport, not the surrounding area.
What do FM, BECMG and TEMPO mean?
FM (from) marks a rapid, permanent change at the stated time. BECMG (becoming) marks a gradual change over the stated window. TEMPO marks conditions expected for less than half the period, in spells of under an hour each. PROB30 and PROB40 give the probability of the conditions that follow.
More about KDSM
Forecasts from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.