NOTICE: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, travelers should anticipate longer security lines and potential flight delays. Please plan to arrive at the airport 30–60 minutes earlier than usual. Pack light if possible, download your airline's app, and keep your phone charged to stay informed of real-time updates and communications.

Des Moines International Airport Security Wait Times

Below are the estimated security wait times for Des Moines International today.

Typical Security Wait Time In Des Moines

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at Des Moines International Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

9 minutes and 48 seconds*

Weather

Thunderstorm

45°

Thunderstorm

Wind Speed

14 mph

Wind Gust

23 mph

Visibility

3 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal MAIN

  • Main Checkpoint Open

Des Moines International Airport Security Wait Times

DSM : Des Moines, IA

4 am - 5 am
23 m
5 am - 6 am
22 m
6 am - 7 am
20 m
7 am - 8 am
20 m
8 am - 9 am
15 m
9 am - 10 am
14 m
10 am - 11 am
13 m
11 am - 12 pm
17 m
12 pm - 1 pm
17 m
1 pm - 2 pm
12 m
2 pm - 3 pm
16 m
3 pm - 4 pm
12 m
4 pm - 5 pm
11 m
5 pm - 6 pm
10 m
6 pm - 7 pm
12 m
7 pm - 8 pm
15 m
8 pm - 9 pm
10 m
9 pm - 10 pm
13 m

* Wait times are estimates, subject to change, and may not be indicative of your experience.